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Updates and commentary on evolving market regulation.

US regulators tightens oversight on structured products amid complexity concerns

21 November 2025

US regulators tightens oversight on structured products amid complexity concerns

The regulator plans to probe the reasoning behind product selection, conflict management and disclosure practices as complex investments gain weight on retail investor portfolios.

Isda sees continued momentum for RMB derivatives

20 Nov 2025

Isda sees continued momentum for RMB derivatives

The report also examined market growth, structure and integration across onshore and offshore centres as well as China’s expanding role in global derivatives markets.

Ondo gets EU approval to offer tokenised US stocks

20 Nov 2025

Ondo gets EU approval to offer tokenised US stocks

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

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.

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17 Nov 2025

Korean regulators introduce tougher rules for leveraged ETF investors

South Korean regulators will now require mandatory education and mock...

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17 Nov 2025

MAS tests wholesale digital currency for interbank lending

Singapore’s central bank has completed its first live test of settling...

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14 Nov 2025

SEC chairman Atkins shares crypto 'token taxonomy' plan

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

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14 Nov 2025

Australian regulator issues new guidelines for ETP issuers

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

SFC eases rules for cross-boundary wealth management communication

14 Nov 2025

SFC eases rules for cross-boundary wealth management communication

Southbound clients gain access to remote product briefings and three-party dialogues under new framework by the regulator.

FCA flags fair value concerns at CFD providers

14 Nov 2025

FCA flags fair value concerns at CFD providers

The UK’s financial regulator has warned contracts for difference (CFD) providers to improve how they deliver fair value after a review found several firms falling short of Consumer Duty standards.

MAS proposes guidelines for responsible AI use in finance

14 Nov 2025

MAS proposes guidelines for responsible AI use in finance

With Generative AI rapidly entering finance, Singapore's central bank has proposed rules to ensure institutions manage the risks and use the tech responsibly.

US IRS issues safe harbour guidance for crypto staking ETPs

13 Nov 2025

US IRS issues safe harbour guidance for crypto staking ETPs

The safe harbour applies to trusts that meet specific conditions, such as single-asset holdings and custodian control.