Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

New IASB Model to Improve Accounting for Interest Rate Risk Management

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 03/12/2025

Flexibility provided by the new ‘Risk Mitigation Accounting’ model may help financial institutions better navigate market uncertainty.

Securities / Derivatives

TAIFEX Sets Implementation Date for After-Hours Position Management Rules

By Mark Johnston | 03/12/2025

New operational windows for general and after-hours trading take effect on 8 December, though specific position netting procedures remain pending.

Market Infrastructure

India to Establish Market Making Framework 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.