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Regulatory Fragmentation Hindering Growth of Tokenised Finance – Report

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/04/2025

Regulatory fragmentation, cross-platform settlement and token contract standardisation are the key challenges to to widespread adoption of tokenised financial assets.

Fintech / Regtech

Evolving Indian Regulations: Future-Proofing the Banking Regulatory Ecosystem

By Manesh Samtani | 10/04/2025

Insights from a Nasdaq-led discussion, moderated by Regulation Asia, discussing regulatory change, the reporting ecosystem, data management practices, and related technology.

Enforcement

RBA “Lost Confidence” in ASX Months Before December Outage – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/04/2025

The RBA had warned ASX in a September 2024 confidential that it had lost confidence in the exchange’s ability to manage its operations and risks.

Capital / Liquidity

Hong Kong Banks to Introduce Targeted SME Support Measures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2025

HKMA says banks will introduce targeted SME support for various industries and sectors affected by global trade tensions.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Announces Measures to Maintain Market Stability

By Manesh Samtani | 09/04/2025

US tariffs prompted Taiwan authorities to impose short-selling curbs and activate a stock market stabilisation fund used in times of crisis.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam’s New Trading System to Go Live on 5 May

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2025

The new trading system is currently in its final testing stage. It introduces features such as short-selling and faster settlement cycles.

Market Infrastructure

China Proposes Revisions to Strengthen Cybersecurity Law

By Manesh Samtani | 09/04/2025

Penalties can be imposed for the sale or provision of network equipment that hasn’t been properly tested and certified.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Faces Renewed Resistance on Dual-Class Shares Proposal

By Thisanka Siripala | 08/04/2025

ASX is seeking to introduce dual-class shares to attract more listing candidates but there are concerns that some shareholders would be given too much power.

Market Infrastructure

KRX to Enhance Derivatives Night Trading Convenience for Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2025

KRX will move to using its own infrastructure for night trading, rather than relying on trades going through Eurex members.