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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Allowing AMCs to Manage Pooled Funds

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/07/2025

    The move aims to create a level playing field for AMCs, but comes with strict conditions to mitigate conflicts of interest and misuse of investor funds.

    Market Infrastructure

    China, Hong Kong Expand Bond Connect to Non-Banks, Ease Repo Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/07/2025

    Regulators will permit non-bank institutions into Southbound trading and allow rehypothecation in repo deals, with key changes expected by end-August.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taskforce Suggest Oversight Body to Strengthen Accountability of BSEC

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/07/2025

    The proposed oversight body would be intended to reduce undue interference from the Finance Ministry, restoring investor confidence in Bangladesh’s capital market.

    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong's New Investor Visa Draws Over HKD 46 Billion in Pledged Capital

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2025

    The Capital Investment Entrant Scheme has attracted over 1,500 applicants, with plans to further enhance tax regimes for funds and family offices.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Enables UPI Access for NRIs Using International Mobile Numbers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/07/2025

    The move allows seamless payments for non-resident Indians from 12 countries via apps like Google Pay and PhonePe.

    Sanctions

    US Attacks on Iran Pose Complex Challenges for Compliance Teams

    By Nathan Lynch | 08/07/2025

    The escalating hostility between the US and Iran has heightened the pressure on global financial institutions to combat terrorist financing.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Vietnam to Tighten Tax Rules on Dividends and Bonus Shares

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/07/2025

    The proposed tax rules would require personal income tax on stock-based dividends and bonus shares to be paid when they are received, rather than upon sale.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Sri Lanka Launches High-yield Interest Scheme for Senior Citizens

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 08/07/2025

    The government launched a subsidised scheme offering a 3% interest premium on fixed deposits for senior citizens to counter high living costs.

    Enforcement

    Hong Kong PCPD Censures Insurer, Airline in Data Breach Crackdown

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2025

    The PCPD has detailed multiple data security failures, urging firms to embed data protection into their corporate culture.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australian Taxonomy Success Depends on Next Steps

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 08/07/2025

    Policy support, investor engagement and transition plans are key to bringing fresh capital in, writes Blake Evans-Pritchard.

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