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Updates and commentary on evolving market regulation.

MAS tightens capital treatment for structured products after review

28 November 2025

MAS tightens capital treatment for structured products after review

The new regime introduces granular loading factors, stricter reliance on external ratings and a 100% default charge for complex instruments, aligning insurers’ capital requirements more closely with product risk.

Nasdaq seeks SEC approval on IBIT increased options limits

27 Nov 2025

Nasdaq seeks SEC approval on IBIT increased options limits

The proposal aims to fulfil a rising demand for ‘hedging vehicles and income-generating strategies’ on the largest Bitcoin ETF, says the exchange.

B2Broker secures investment bank license in Malaysia's Labuan IBFC

27 Nov 2025

B2Broker secures investment bank license in Malaysia's Labuan IBFC

The investment banking licence will allow B2Broker to offer a wider range of regulated banking and corporate advisory services.

FTSE Russell wins French regulator's nod for EU index continuity

27 Nov 2025

FTSE Russell wins French regulator's nod for EU index continuity

FTSE Russell wins crucial French AMF authorisation to maintain EU index usability past the deadline.

Abaxx gets regulatory approval to serve US derivatives trading community

27 Nov 2025

Abaxx gets regulatory approval to serve US derivatives trading community

The registration will allow US-based futures commission merchants, brokers and trading firms to directly access Abaxx Exchange’s markets.

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24 Nov 2025

Isda releases key findings from the 2025 BIS Triennial Survey

The paper outlines changes in over-the-counter interest rate...

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21 Nov 2025

US regulators tightens oversight on structured products amid complexity concerns

The regulator plans to probe the reasoning behind product selection,...

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20 Nov 2025

Isda sees continued momentum for RMB derivatives

The report also examined market growth, structure and integration...

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20 Nov 2025

Ondo gets EU approval to offer tokenised US stocks

Ondo Global Markets has secured EU approval to offer tokenised US...

Amina secures SFC approval for institutional crypto spot trading

19 Nov 2025

Amina secures SFC approval for institutional crypto spot trading

The firm will initially offer 13 vetted cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, among others, for trading.

Iosco publishes consultation report on valuing investment schemes

18 Nov 2025

Iosco publishes consultation report on valuing investment schemes

The proposal consists of 13 updated recommendations covering oversight arrangement, fair value and back-testing among other areas.

Korean regulators introduce tougher rules for leveraged ETF investors

17 Nov 2025

Korean regulators introduce tougher rules for leveraged ETF investors

South Korean regulators will now require mandatory education and mock trading for retail investors seeking to access high risk overseas derivatives.