Market Infrastructure

    Securities / Derivatives

    New Hong Kong Task Force to Help Mainland Firms "GoGlobal"

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

    A new task force will help mainland firms expand overseas, while potential rule changes could lower the bar for new IPOs.

    Market Infrastructure

    FS-ISAC, Akamai Issue API Security Framework as DDoS Attacks Surge

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

    The new guidance comes as attacks on financial sector APIs jump 58%, with Asia Pacific becoming a key target for volumetric attacks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand Unveils 'Quick Win' Reforms to Revitalise Stock Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

    Regulators will streamline IPO rules, fast-track a new savings scheme, and boost enforcement to combat underperformance and attract foreign investment.

    Market Infrastructure

    Fast Payment Pricing a Balancing Act for APAC Regulators: BIS Paper

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

    A new BIS paper highlights the trade-offs between driving adoption and ensuring long-term viability, with varied pricing approaches seen across Asia.

    Trending

    Sibos: Europe's T+1 Shift to Poses Significant Challenges for APAC

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

    Industry leaders at Sibos 2025 warned that the complex shift requires immediate, industry-wide preparation, especially from the buy-side.

    Fintech / Regtech

    G20 Payment Goals to Be Missed as Data Quality and Last-Mile Frictions Persist

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2025

    Regulators and industry leaders at Sibos 2025 flagged persistent last-mile frictions, data quality issues, and regulatory divergence as key roadblocks.

    Market Infrastructure

    Vietnam to Get Support from Frankfurt to Build Financial Centre

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/10/2025

    The deal marks a key step in Da Nang’s plan to build a fintech-driven, globally connected financial hub under Vietnam’s national strategy.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBI Rolls Out New Continuous Cheque Clearing System

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2025

    The RBI has rolled out a new continuous clearing system, cutting cheque settlement times from days to hours.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBI Overhauls Bank Rules on Credit Loss, Deposit Insurance and Rupee Trade

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2025

    The RBI has announced a raft of new regulations to bolster bank resilience, incentivise risk management, and promote the international use of the rupee.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand Unveils Payments Roadmap Targeting DLT and Informal Economy

    By Mark Johnston | 02/10/2025

    The central bank has outlined a new multi-year strategy to upgrade existing payment systems and embrace emerging financial technologies.

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