MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Securities / Derivatives

Europe’s Move to T+1 Settlement Will Impact Firms Globally

By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2025

New report by Firebrand Research and DTCC reveals complexities of Europe’s move to T+1 settlement. Firms in Asia and elsewhere will face particular challenges related to automation.

Market Infrastructure

Philippine SEC Approves First Two Entrants to Regulatory Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2025

Pluang PH and GCash are the first companies to enter the SEC’s new sandbox, allowing them to pilot their platforms in a controlled environment.

Securities / Derivatives

China Foreign Exchange Trade System Updates Emergency Trading Rules

By Editors | 05/06/2025

The CFETS has revised its emergency service rules to adapt to market developments and maintain trading order.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Enacts Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act

By Editors | 04/06/2025

The passage of CMEPA, designed to modernise investment taxation and boost financial inclusion, is expected to increase activity on the local stock market.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Charts Course for Enhancing Australia’s Capital Markets

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/06/2025

ASIC outlines plans to reform public and private capital markets, seeking to address concerns around retail investor access and the cost of listing.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Prepares Capital Market Reform Roadmap

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/06/2025

The regulator distilled six capital market themes to guide its next steps, including streamlining IPO processes and the role of pension funds in shaping capital flows.

Market Infrastructure

KRX to Launch After-Hours Session for Derivatives on 9 June

By Editors | 04/06/2025

The new after-hours session will run for 12 hours, which is one hour longer than the current arrangement with Eurex.

Fintech / Regtech

Euroclear, Marketnode Launch Funds Platform in Singapore

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2025

The platform integrates Euroclear’s FundsPlace with Marketnode’s Fundnode to create a fully integrated fund order and processing system.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Announces New Pricing Policy for Cash Equities Services

By Editors | 03/06/2025

ASX introduces new pricing policy for cash equities clearing, settlement, and issuer services, while also enhancing transparency.