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Enforcement

Australian Federal Court Dismisses ASIC Misleading Disclosures Case

By Editors | 07/07/2025

A Federal Court judge has cleared four TerraCom officers of misleading the market, delivering a sharp critique of ASIC's case.

Securities / Derivatives

Bank of Korea Unveils New Measures to Strengthen FX Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

The reforms include minimum trading requirements for foreign institutions, extended reporting exemptions, and the upcoming launch of a customer FX brokerage platform.

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia and Japan Launch Cross-Border QR Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2025

New link between the KHQR network and JPQR standard allows Cambodian travellers to pay in Japan using local banking apps.

ESG / Sustainability

WEF Survey: Exchanges Are Deepening Climate, ESG Commitments

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

The report outlines the increasing role played by exchanges within sustainable finance.

Enforcement

ASIC Bans Former Financial Advisor Over ‘Fees For No Service’

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/07/2025

ASIC has banned former Lighthouse Partners' director Kiriley Roper for 10 years for obtaining client fees despite not providing a service.

Fintech / Regtech

BOK Tenders KRW 13.7 Billion Project for Zero Trust Security Overhaul

By Editors | 07/07/2025

The project is to replace traditional network separation with an on-premise Zero Trust architecture for all staff.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Mandates Single VWAP Contract Note for Trade Reporting

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

The reform consolidates multi-exchange trades into a single document for institutional investors.

Fintech / Regtech

Vietnam Launches Fintech Sandbox Decree to Boost Innovation

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2025

The regulatory sandbox offers fintech firms a space to test innovations such as credit scoring, open APIs, and P2P lending.

Market Infrastructure

Shanghai SOE to Lead China's Fourth Personal Credit Bureau

By Editors | 07/07/2025

A new state-led entity is being established to operate China's fourth personal credit bureau. It will focus on commercialising public government data.