Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

China Continues Work to Boost Stock Market, Investor Confidence

By Manesh Samtani | 08/01/2025

The stock exchanges met with foreign institutions. PBOC continuing to finance stock purchases and working to modernise its policy toolkit.

AML / KYC

China FX Regulator Directs Banks to Ramp Up Risk Monitoring

By Manesh Samtani | 08/01/2025

Banks are asked to monitor for and report illegal cross-border financial activities involving underground banks, cross-border gambling, and virtual currencies

Fintech / Regtech

CPMI Announces Next Steps to Promote ISO 20022 Harmonisation

By Editors | 08/01/2025

CPMI will establish a joint panel to encourage global adoption of the harmonised ISO 20022 data requirements published in October 2023

Securities / Derivatives

Korea FSS Launches New Short-seller Registration System

By Manesh Samtani | 07/01/2025

Entities intending to engage in transactions with the potential for naked short selling have to apply for a registration number

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Establishes New Division to Promote Innovation

By Editors | 07/01/2025

The division will focus on formulating policy relating to fintech and innovation, green and transition finance, and financial market development.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan, Japan to Launch First Cross-border ETF in Q3 2025

By Manesh Samtani | 01/01/2025

New FSC recognition paves the way for Taiwanese ETFs to be brought into the Japanese market for the first time

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Provides Relief on Deadlines for Cybersecurity Measures

By Editors | 01/01/2025

SEBI said it won’t impose penalties for non-compliance for three months provided REs can demonstrate progress with implementation.

Market Infrastructure

SFC, HKMA Issue Revised Derivatives Reporting Guidance

By Editors | 30/12/2024

Revised FAQs and Supplementary Reporting Instructions have been issued to reflect changes taking effect on 29 September 2025.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Gazettes Bill for New Company Re-domiciliation Regime

By Editors | 29/12/2024

The Bill to introduce the new company re-domiciliation regime will be introduced into the LegCo for first reading on 8 January 2025.