Market Infrastructure

    ESG / Sustainability

    RBI Unveils Five-Year Strategy to Advance Financial Inclusion

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

    The strategy outlines five core objectives and 47 action points aimed at improving last-mile access, strengthening consumer protection, and promoting financial services across India.

    Market Infrastructure

    AMFI, CRISIL, Work to Establish Market-Making for Sub-AAA Corporate Bonds

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

    The market-making framework for sub-AAA corporate bonds is being developed at the government’s request, aimed to boost liquidity and make lower-rated debt more tradable for investors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Suffers Another Outage, Drawing Fresh Scrutiny from Regulators

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/12/2025

    A technical failure on the ASX's announcements platform on Monday halted trading in dozens of stocks.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CME Outage Halts Global Trading, Spurs Calls for More Competition

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/12/2025

    A 10-hour outage caused by a data centre cooling failure trapped traders and highlighted market structure vulnerabilities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Launches New Scheme for Firms Seeking Informal Guidance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/12/2025

    The updated scheme sets out a more structured process for obtaining no-action and interpretive letters, introduces clearer timelines and confidentiality rules.

    Securities / Derivatives

    WFE Maps Policy Levers to Boost Global IPO Activity

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/12/2025

    A new study finds market liquidity, GDP growth and targeted regulatory flexibility are the strongest drivers of IPO activity, offering policymakers a data-backed roadmap to attract new listings.

    Market Infrastructure

    Tokyo Bourse to Test Cloud Technology for Core Equity Trading System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

    TSE is working with AWS and Fujitsu to explore the long-term applicability of cloud technology for its "Arrowhead" trading platform.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HK Official Outlines Fintech Strategy, Focusing on AI, Shenzhen Collaboration

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

    The Financial Secretary outlined an action plan for a joint fintech hub, new AI sandbox cohorts, and cross-border payment growth.

    Market Infrastructure

    MAS Raises US Dollar Liquidity Concerns With Banks

    By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 28/11/2025

    Regulatory pressure and stresses in the market are prompting Singapore banks to reassess their US dollar liquidity positions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Outlines Extensive Derivatives Market System Upgrades for 2026

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

    HKEX plans to enhance after-hours trading, add a new matching engine, and mandate several system upgrades for participants.

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