MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Flags Wealth Sector Growth, Sees Major Hiring Push

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

    HKMA’s Eddie Yue points to strong AUM growth and enhanced mainland schemes, with some firms projecting up to 100 percent headcount increases.

    Market Infrastructure

    GenAI Can Enhance Risk Modelling for CCPs: JSCC Paper

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

    A working paper from the JSCC found that GenAI was able to identify new, plausible stress events that are not fully captured in existing data sets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Sri Lanka Launches Central Counterparty for Equity Market

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 05/08/2025

    The new clearing house, regulated by the SEC, will guarantee equity trades, reduce systemic risk, and align with global standards to attract foreign investment.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    MAS-backed Group Urges Regulatory Convergence on Stablecoins

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2025

    A new GFTN report warns divergent national rules risk creating 'walled gardens' and calls for global standards and cooperation to unlock cross-border payment potential.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBNZ Desires Regulatory Oversight of High-Value Clearing System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2025

    The RBNZ has launched a consultation on whether the HVCS, operated by Payments NZ, should be designated under the Financial Market Infrastructures Act 2021.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Mandates Digital Accessibility Across Securities Markets

    By Editors | 04/08/2025

    SEBI has set a strict six-month deadline for exchanges, brokers, and funds to comply with new accessibility standards following a Supreme Court ruling.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Sets Unified Rules for Financial Market Infrastructure

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2025

    New measures unify supervision across key systems, establish a framework for systemically important platforms, and set strict data residency requirements.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea to Introduce Punitive Fines for Financial Cybersecurity Breaches

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/08/2025

    Regulators plan sector-wide inspections, blind penetration tests, and new rules to strengthen CISO authority following a major ransomware attack.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Eyes Capital Market Reforms and Targeted Stimulus

    By Editors | 02/08/2025

    Politburo holds off on major stimulus but pledges to boost capital market attractiveness and roll out targeted consumption support.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Malaysia Flags Pension System Overhaul, Digital Finance Push in New Plan

    By Editors | 02/08/2025

    The 13th Malaysia Plan earmarks MYR 430 billion in public development funds, proposes a monthly pension option, and outlines a new venture capital roadmap.

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