MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Proposes to Revise Margin Limits for Capital Markets Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/05/2025

The MAS has proposed raising the cap on margin exposures that CMSL holders can extend to their clients.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Needs a Harmonised Carbon Market Framework: IETA

By Editors | 23/05/2025

Harmonised carbon policies across Southeast Asia can help boost private sector investment by reducing friction for carbon credit trading.

Market Infrastructure

Australia’s NSX to Be Acquired by Canadian Exchange

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/05/2025

NSXA will retain local leadership while gaining capital and technological backing from the Canadian Securities Exchange.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Links Commercial Data Interchange to Land Registry

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025

The linkage allows banks to search land and ownership information for property valuation, mortgage and loan assessments.

Market Infrastructure

BOK Gains Access to US Central Clearing Repo Market

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025

BOK partners with JP Morgan to become first Korean institution to join FICC ahead of SEC rule changes.

AML / KYC

BSP Issues Draft Reporting Rules for Trust Entities

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/05/2025

Trust entities will have to report additional details on their fiduciary and investment management activities, including data on client risk profiles.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Securities Depository Launches Repo Market Information Platform

By Editors | 22/05/2025

KSD launches “RP Inside” to monitor KOFR’s underlying repo market, aiming to boost transparency and inform investment decisions.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Eases Account Opening Rules for Foreign Investors

By Mark Johnston | 22/05/2025

Vietnam simplifies account opening for foreign investors, removing barriers to boost stock market liquidity and accelerate its bid for emerging market status.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Outlines Five Key Pillars for a Robust Sustainable Bond Market

By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2025

IOSCO details pathways to enhance regulatory frameworks, transparency, and market integrity in the sustainable bond market.