Market Infrastructure

ASX Consults on Release 1 of CHESS Replacement Project

06/03/2025

ASX will implement a new FIX Gateway and FIX messaging for trade registration, cancellation, and end-of-day price reporting.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX, CMU OmniClear Partner to Bolster Market Infrastructure

05/03/2025

HKEX and CMU OmniClear will work to establish infrastructure in Asia that could rival Euroclear and Clearstream.

ACCC Issues Guidance on Merger Reform Transition

04/03/2025

The guidance is to help businesses considering a merger in 2025, ahead of Australia’s new merger regime coming into effect from 1 January 2026.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Publishes Response to Clearing and Settlement Inquiry

04/03/2025

The government already actioned two recommendations from the parliamentary inquiry, which focused on competition in clearing and settlement and the ASX CHESS replacement project.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Announces Next Steps to Enhance CDR Regime

04/03/2025

The Consumer Data Right regime will be expanded to non‑bank lending from mid‑2026 to promote greater competition and innovation in the market.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Launches New RMB Trade Financing Liquidity Facility

04/03/2025

The HKMA announced the first batch of 24 participating banks, allocating them half of the facility’s total size of CNY 100 billion

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Eyes Supply Chain Opportunities for Hong Kong

03/03/2025

A working group has drawn up recommendations to help develop Hong Kong into a multinational supply chain management centre.

AML / KYC

Philippine Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Establish Anti-Scam Centre

27/02/2025

Senator Mark Villar said the proposed “Philippine Scam Prevention Center” will complement the recently enacted AFASA law.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong Enhances ESG Disclosure Rules for MPF Funds

26/02/2025

MPF trustees are directed to review disclosures in MPF scheme brochures and make necessary updates and revisions by 30 September 2025.