Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

HK LegCo Panel Reviews Key Financial Reforms Amid Economic Headwinds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/10/2025

A legislative report details discussions with regulators on key initiatives, including AI sandboxes, tokenised bonds, and deepening Mainland China market access.

Market Infrastructure

BOK Denies Report of Trilateral Currency Swap Talks with China, Japan

By Editors | 23/10/2025

BOK refuted claims of a three-way discussion, but confirmed talks are underway to extend its bilateral deal with China.

Market Infrastructure

Korea to Launch On-site Cyber Probes, Toughen Penalties for Breaches

By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2025

New cross-ministerial plan expands government investigation powers and legally reinforces CEO responsibility for cybersecurity following a series of major hacks.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Deepens Cyber Defences with Intel Sharing and Tech Initiatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/10/2025

Singapore will share classified threat intelligence with banks and infrastructure operators, while launching new initiatives to boost SME resilience, prepare for quantum threats, govern AI, and track ransomware.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Partners Nasdaq to Advance IFC Ambitions

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/10/2025

The partnership will focus on developing financial infrastructure, new products, and global links as the city aims to become a regional financial hub by 2026.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Proposes to Tighten Shareholder Approval Rules for M&A

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/10/2025

ASX is consulting on lowering the cap for dilutive takeovers without a shareholder vote and adding new approval requirements for dual-listed companies.

Fintech / Regtech

AWS Outage Intensifies Focus on Cloud Concentration Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 21/10/2025

The global disruption has affected financial firms and payment systems, highlighting systemic operational risks and the market dominance of cloud providers.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Unveils Regulatory Roadmap with New Coordination Mandate

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/10/2025

The Australian government has released a two-year financial reform plan, introducing new principles to improve the rollout of major regulations.

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines Issues First Carbon Credit Rules for Energy Sector

By Editors | 20/10/2025

The Department of Energy has released its first carbon credit framework, but observers worry the energy-only focus may fragment the market.