Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

India’s Finance Minister Reviews Progress of GIFT City

By Mark Johnston | 22/08/2023

Nirmala Sitharaman reviews GIFT City’s progress, saying a legal framework for accounting, auditing, and taxation professionals will soon be in place.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia, Singapore Start QR Payment Interconnection Trial

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2023

The QR payment linkage between Indonesia and Singapore is expected to officially launch within H2 2023 after the completion of the trials.

Market Infrastructure

China Unveils Package of Measures to Reinvigorate Stock Market

By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2023

The measures include reducing transaction fees, encouraging stock buybacks by listed companies, and a possible extension of trading hours.

Market Infrastructure

FSS Korea Targets Internal Controls, Lending Compliance at Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 20/08/2023

Bank presidents asked to inspect their institutions’ internal control systems, and to do more to contain rising levels of household indebtedness.

Fintech / Regtech

ASX Issues Response Plan to Ensure Delivery of CHESS Replacement

By Editors | 18/08/2023

ASX confirms its intention to have implemented all 45 recommendations from an external review by June 2024.

Market Infrastructure

Bangladesh Defends Against Nationwide Cyber Attacks

By Mark Johnston | 17/08/2023

Several warnings were issued in the lead-up to Tuesday’s attacks. 25 public and private institutions are reported to have been breached.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines to Implement T+2 Stock Settlement Cycle on 24 Aug

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/08/2023

The move will enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and align with overseas markets, said PSE CEO Ramon Monzon.

Market Infrastructure

Wealth Connect Hindered by ‘Narrow Range of Products’

By Editors | 16/08/2023

Market participants are looking for regulators to extend the Wealth Management Connect scheme to more products and well as widen its sales channels.

Capital / Liquidity

HKEX, Banks Working to Enhance Market Attractiveness – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 16/08/2023

Measures discussed include scaling back the stamp duty, and introducing cross margin arrangements to lower margin financing costs.