MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Securities / Derivatives

FIA Issues Recommendations for Strengthening Cyber Resilience

By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2023

The recommendations were developed based on input from a taskforce formed by FIA in March, in response to a ransomware attack against ION Markets.

Market Infrastructure

Regulators Announce Planned Enhancements for Wealth Connect

By Editors | 29/09/2023

The eligibility, product range, investment and sales limits will be enhanced, and securities firms will be allowed to participate.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Preparing to Launch A50 Options, T-Bond Futures

By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2023

Speaking at ISDA’s Derivatives Trading Forum, the SFC’s Ricco Leung said Mainland regulators support the launch of an A50 options contract in Hong Kong.

Crypto / Digital Assets

WFE Issues Recommendations for Regulating Crypto Trading Platforms

By Editors | 28/09/2023

The six key principles will safeguard markets and enable the crypto sector to grow, said Nandini Sukumar, CEO of the World Federation of Exchanges.

Fintech / Regtech

HKEX Confirms Launch Date for New IPO Settlement Platform

By Editors | 28/09/2023

The new platform, FINI, will shorten the time between the pricing of an IPO and the trading of shares from T+5 to T+2.

Market Infrastructure

Korea to Open Access to Interbank FX Market Next Month

By Manesh Samtani | 28/09/2023

Foreign financial institutions without a branch in Korea will be able to trade in the domestic FX market through local forex brokers.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Considers NSE Proposal to Add Night Session for Equity Derivatives

By Manesh Samtani | 28/09/2023

NSE is seeking to first extend its trading hours for index futures and options, followed by single stock options and other products in later phases.

Market Infrastructure

China, EU Agree Measures to Ease Trade Tensions

By Editors | 27/09/2023

The two sides agreed to establish an export controls dialogue mechanism and to set up a new working group on financial regulation, among other measures.

Big Picture

FIA Publishes Best Practices for Designing Volatility Control Mechanisms

By Editors | 27/09/2023

The paper presents best practices for ensuring derivatives exchange VCMs protect against disruptive activity while also facilitating genuine price discovery.