Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange Eyes 7am Start to Pre-empt New Rival

By Editors | 05/09/2025

KRX is reportedly considering a new pre-market session to gain a competitive advantage over Nextrade, the country's new ATS.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai SEC Proposes New Regulatory Flexibility for SET Group

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

The SEC has proposed allowing the SET Group greater flexibility to issue certain rules, including technical updates without prior approval.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Launches High-Intensity Cyber Drill Across Financial Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

The FSS and FSI will conduct unannounced attacks over two months, expanding the scope to all financial firms and adding on-site infrastructure inspections.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Waives Volume Limits on Nextrade After Rapid Growth

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2025

The FSC is easing stock-specific volume limits for the new venue to prevent widespread trading halts and plans a broader market review.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Enhance Margin Collateral Arrangements from 2 October

By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2025

HKEX will align interest paid on cash collateral with overnight rates and halve fees for non-cash collateral.

Fintech / Regtech

RBA Flags Private Market Risks, Digital Currency Assessment in New Plan

By Editors | 02/09/2025

The RBA's corporate plan highlights financial stability risks from non-bank lending and outlines key work on a potential CBDC.

Securities / Derivatives

RBA Board Criticises ASX 'Limited' Progress on Risk Management

By Editors | 30/08/2025

The Payments System Board flagged fundamental concerns with ASX's operational resilience and welcomed government plans for a stablecoin regime.

Securities / Derivatives

Koscom Adds Seventh Partner for Korean Security Token Platform

By Editors | 30/08/2025

The collaboration aims to build standardised market infrastructure, reducing costs and enhancing stability for the developing security token ecosystem.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Issues Technical Clarifications on Cybersecurity Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

The updated rules adjust compliance thresholds, widen the definition of critical systems, abd require smaller intermediaries to join SEBI’s Market SOC.