Market Infrastructure

    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Mounts Largest Ever Cyber Operation in Response to Telco Threat

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2026

    Authorities led by the CSA and IMDA worked closely with the telcos to contain the threat posed by an APT actor, implement remediation measures and strengthen cyber defences.

    Market Infrastructure

    Malaysia's PayNet, Singapore's NETS to Build Nexus Global Payments Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

    Nexus Global Payments has appointed a PayNet-NETS joint venture to build and operate its global real-time payments network.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore Secures Major Insurer Backing for Digital Trade Documents

    By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

    Key P&I Club approval for four platforms and a new incentive programme aim to accelerate eBL adoption in shipping.

    Market Infrastructure

    Taiwan Updates and Expands Scope of Major Incident Reporting Rules

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

    The FSC has added migrant worker remittance companies to the reporting scope and modernised procedures for notifying the central bank.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong to Expand Debt, RMB Markets to Cement Finance Hub Status

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

    Financial Secretary Paul Chan has outlined plans to develop the city's fixed income, currency, and digital asset markets to support China's growth.

    Securities / Derivatives

    OJK Indonesia Forms Capital Markets Task Force to Drive Reforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/02/2026

    The regulator has unveiled a set of policy measures to raise free float requirements, improve disclosures, and enhance market oversight.

    Market Infrastructure

    UK and China Deepen Financial Cooperation on CCPs, Market Access

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    Regulators agree to develop a CCP supervision MoU and explore a ‘Wealth Connect’ scheme in a new bilateral working group.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CCPs Push Back Against CPMI-IOSCO Business Risk Guidance

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    Two of the world's largest CCP associations warn that new guidance on business risk is unnecessary and conflicts with existing regulations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSB Flags Leverage and Liquidity Risks in Global Repo Markets

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

    The FSB warns that rising leverage, short-term funding reliance and market concentration could amplify repo market stress and spill over into sovereign bonds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Fund Industry Could Double With Tokenisation: Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

    Whitepaper from BCG, Aptos Labs and Hang Seng Bank outlines a policy and technology roadmap for token-based finance.

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