Market Infrastructure

Big Picture

Japan’s Market and Corporate Reforms – New Dawn or Déjà Vu?

By Gavin Blair | 05/03/2024

Reforms to boost the capital market and asset management sector are driving optimism in Japan.

Sanctions

BRICS Nations to Create Blockchain-based Payment System

By Editors | 05/03/2024

The move aimed at increasing the role of the BRICS in the international monetary system and reducing reliance on US dollars.

Big Picture

BIS Explores Design Features of Fast Payment Systems

By Editors | 05/03/2024

New BIS article outlines the main design features of fast payment systems that may foster adoption, such as allowing non-bank participation.

Market Infrastructure

ASIFMA Calls for More Enhancements to Wealth Connect Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2024

ASIFMA calls for a further increase in the individual investment quota and a more extensive expansion to the list of eligible products.

Market Infrastructure

Bonnie Chan Takes Over as Chief Executive of HKEX

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2024

The CEO-handover took effect just after HKEX reported an 18% jump in its 2023 profits, but a 13% drop in fourth-quarter profits.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Launches New Immigration Scheme for Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2024

The New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme opened for applicants on Friday, several months earlier than expected.

Market Infrastructure

BNM Consults on Enhanced Product Disclosure Requirements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2024

BNM is consulting on enhanced product disclosure requirements to minimise mis-selling of financial products.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Readies New Act to Boost Digital Resilience

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/03/2024

The new Digital Infrastructure Act will improve accountability of cloud services and data centre operators, which are crucial to the financial sector.

Securities / Derivatives

India Establishes Expert Committee to Develop GIFT City Markets

By Ajoy K Das | 01/03/2024

The committee will help to develop rules to enable direct listings of Indian companies at GIFT City stock exchanges.