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Securities / Derivatives
TPEx and ICE Have Launched Three Co-branded Indices
21/04/2025
Investment trust companies are allowed to issue ETF products based on these indices, including passive multi-asset ETFs, which are new to Taiwan’s market.
Market Infrastructure
China Issues Guidelines to Facilitate Cross-border Data Flows
21/04/2025
The guidelines set out 108 recognised financial business scenarios to facilitate data export security pre-assessments and more efficient approval processes.
AML / KYC
Singapore Panel of Cyber Experts Convenes for Inaugural Meeting
21/04/2025
The CTREX Panel, formed in August 2024, said FIs should start preparing for a post-quantum security landscape, among other recommendations.
HKMA Calls on AIs to Join Banking Industry Integrity Charter
21/04/2025
The Charter was launched in October 2024 to enhance anti-corruption capabilities in Hong Kong’s banking sector. To date, 48 AIs have joined the initiative.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong to Start Implementing Paperless Securities Market in 2026
21/04/2025
Legislative processes for the implementation of the USM initiative have been completed. All issuers will transition to paperless securities by 2031.
Market Infrastructure
China Considers Authorising Foreign Firms as ETF Market Makers
17/04/2025
The escalating trade war with US this year could delay China officially authorising US firms to participate in ETF market making.
UK FCA to Open APAC Regional Office in July 2025
16/04/2025
The new regional office will focus on supporting financial services firms in navigating UK regulation and helping UK firms expand into APAC.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Undertaking Review of Regulations for Asset Managers
16/04/2025
The review will focus in particular on provisions that restrict the business activities of asset management companies.
Securities / Derivatives
Thai SEC Proposes Amendments to Enhance Supervisory Effectiveness
15/04/2025
The amendments would strengthen regulation of crowdfunding platforms and private placements, and increase penalties for various types of violations.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan FSC Extends Stock Market Stabilisation Measures
15/04/2025
The three measures aimed at curbing short-selling were meant to last from 7-11 April but have been extended another week.
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