Market Infrastructure

Fintech / Regtech

HK Credit Data Platform Lowers Access Barrier for Small FIs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/01/2025

Platform operator HKICL has developed a new interface that provides a lower-cost and more convenient way for lenders to connect to Credit Data Smart.

Capital / Liquidity

FSC Korea Includes Crypto Measures in Work Plan for 2025

By Editors | 14/01/2025

The annual work plan also includes measures to support market stability and the real economy, promote innovation in the financial industry, and enhance the capital market.

Securities / Derivatives

TPEx to Streamline Reporting Process for OTC Derivatives

By Editors | 14/01/2025

In the future, trade data will be transmitted to TAIFEX’s CCP in real-time upon trade execution, and simultaneously sent to TPEx’s trade repository

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand: SET to Offer Free Colocation Space to All Members

By Editors | 12/01/2025

All SET member securities companies can request free colocation space, only having to pay external third-party costs such as electricity.

Market Infrastructure

China Drafts Rules on Certification Path for Overseas Data Transfers

By Editors | 12/01/2025

The draft says enterprises that don’t operate critical infrastructure and meet specific volume thresholds can choose the certification path to carry out overseas transfers of personal information

Securities / Derivatives

USD Cash Now Eligible as Collateral for JSCC’s IRS Clearing Service

By Editors | 10/01/2025

USD cash collateral posted by clearing participants and customers will be managed on a daily basis through sponsored repo transactions

Market Infrastructure

Japan: JSDA Amending Rules for Proprietary Trading Systems

By Editors | 10/01/2025

The amendments will relax trade volume limits and exempt certain PTS trades from the takeover bid 5% rule

Market Infrastructure

China Issues New Data Security Management Rules for Banks, Insurers

By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2025

Banks and insurers must adopt differentiated security protection based on classifications of data, strengthen data security protection strategies, and prioritise the protection of personal data

Capital / Liquidity

China NFRA Issues Margin Rules for OTC Derivatives Transactions

By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2025

VM requirements will commence on 1 September 2026. IM requirements will be implemented in three phases, starting with the largest institutions.