MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

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    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Aims to Become Global Hub for “Patient Capital”

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2025

    Hong Kong will attract patient capital by enhancing its regulatory framework, offering targeted incentives and strengthening its position as a risk management centre.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    ASEAN, China, GCC Forge Trilateral Financial Cooperation Pact

    By Editors | 29/05/2025

    ASEAN, China, GCC agree on collaboration to boost regional trade and investment, including on capital markets, local currency usage, cross-border payments, fintech and AI.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    First ETF Launched Under Shanghai-Brazil Connectivity Scheme

    By Editors | 28/05/2025

    Brazilian investors can now access Chinese markets via a new ETF, the first link between Shanghai and South America

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    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Lawmakers Set to Discuss MPF “Full Portability”

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

    On 2 June, lawmakers will discuss legislative amendments that will allow employees greater control over their MPF investments in two phases.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Announces New Rules for Key Personnel Appointments at MIIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

    The procedures for appointing and removing KMPs have been tightened, and a cooling-off period introduced for those joining rival institutions.

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    Market Infrastructure

    HKTR to Open New ISO 20022 System One Week Early

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

    The HKTR system for ISO 20022 standard implementation will be opened one week early to facilitate industry preparation for the new OTC derivatives reporting regime.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Opens Applications Under New Re-domiciliation Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/05/2025

    AXA has become the first company to announced plans to use the new regime to re-domicile from Bermuda to Hong Kong.

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    Market Infrastructure

    ASX Launches New Colocation Service for Market Participants

    By Thisanka Siripala | 26/05/2025

    ASX said the new service has the potential to benefit an underserved market segment, such as buy-side firms and smaller brokerage firms.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Shanghai to Accelerate Launch of New Futures Products

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/05/2025

    SHFE joined the UNSSE Initiative and will accelerate the launch of new futures products and the opening up of its nickel contract.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Stablecoins Offer Faster, Cheaper Cross-border Payments: BAFT Paper

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2025

    BAFT paper says FIs should explore strategies for adopting or integrating stablecoins into existing operations.

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