Market Infrastructure

    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.

    Market Infrastructure

    IMF Reclassifies India’s FX Regime as ‘Crawl-Like’ from Stablised

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

    The IMF urged India to restrict FX intervention to periods of market disorder, saying a more flexible rupee would better absorb external shocks and deepen currency markets.

    Trending

    New Report Calls on APAC to Coordinate on Move to T+1 Settlement

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025

    A new industry report calls for regional standardisation to manage unparalleled FX and operational risks in Asia's complex move to T+1 settlement.

    Market Infrastructure

    New Zealand Bill to Overhaul Licensing, Ease Climate Disclosure Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025

    The bill introduces a single licensing regime and new FMA inspection powers, while a proposed amendment significantly raises climate disclosure thresholds.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia Flags New Rules for Card Fees, Digital Payments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2025

    RBA to conclude its card payments review by March 2026 and launch a new consultation on digital payment providers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA Highlights Risks of Reduced Liquidity, Basel III Hurdles for Tokenised Assets

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025

    ISDA executive highlights growing liquidity pressures and urges reform of 'punitive' Basel rules for tokenised assets to improve collateral mobility.

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