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Updates and commentary on evolving market regulation.

Iosco publishes consultation report on valuing investment schemes

18 November 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.

MAS tests wholesale digital currency for interbank lending

17 Nov 2025

MAS tests wholesale digital currency for interbank lending

Singapore’s central bank has completed its first live test of settling overnight interbank loans using a wholesale central bank digital currency.

SEC chairman Atkins shares crypto 'token taxonomy' plan

14 Nov 2025

SEC chairman Atkins shares crypto 'token taxonomy' plan

Commissioner Peirce’s framework is cited as foundation for new regulatory approach.

Australian regulator issues new guidelines for ETP issuers

14 Nov 2025

Australian regulator issues new guidelines for ETP issuers

The guide is aimed at simplifying and consolidating the regulatory framework.

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14 Nov 2025

SFC eases rules for cross-boundary wealth management communication

Southbound clients gain access to remote product briefings and...

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14 Nov 2025

FCA flags fair value concerns at CFD providers

The UK’s financial regulator has warned contracts for difference (CFD)...

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14 Nov 2025

MAS proposes guidelines for responsible AI use in finance

With Generative AI rapidly entering finance, Singapore's central bank...

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13 Nov 2025

US IRS issues safe harbour guidance for crypto staking ETPs

The safe harbour applies to trusts that meet specific conditions, such...

Isda recognises enforceability of close-out netting in Saudi Arabia

13 Nov 2025

Isda recognises enforceability of close-out netting in Saudi Arabia

The move is aimed at reducing systemic risk and ensuring the orderly settlement of contracts, according to the nation’s market regulator.

BSW: structured products need a fair chance in regulation and retirement planning

12 Nov 2025

BSW: structured products need a fair chance in regulation and retirement planning

As BaFin’s turbo restrictions loom, the BSW chief outlines the association’s push for greater clarity on costs, risks and the true value of structured products.

Iosco urges caution as tokenisation gains momentum

12 Nov 2025

Iosco urges caution as tokenisation gains momentum

Iosco's final report on the tokenisation of financial assets outlined uneven efficiency gains, evolving risks, and fragmented regulatory responses.

European regulators caution consumers on volatile crypto assets

12 Nov 2025

European regulators caution consumers on volatile crypto assets

The joint warning by European supervisory authorities (ESAs) urged consumers to verify provider authorisation and secure wallets.