MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

Bangladesh to Ease Loan Rules for Foreign Firms to Boost Investment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2025

Under the revised policy, foreign companies in Bangladesh will be able to access loans at the same rates as domestic firms.

Securities / Derivatives

CDSL: Modernising India’s Capital Markets with Technology

By Editors | 24/06/2025

Managing Director and CEO Nehal Vora discusses how CDSL has leveraged technology to modernise India’s capital markets and facilitate growth.

Market Infrastructure

G7 Cyber Expert Group Publishes Reconnection Best Practices

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2025

New paper sets out best practices for financial firms reconnecting after cyber incidents, emphasising a phased approach and transparency.

Market Infrastructure

HK Fund Manager Publishes Research on Enhancing ETF Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/06/2025

Hang Seng Investment Management outlines strategies and recommendations to help enhance Hong Kong’s ETF market, focusing on three key areas.

Market Infrastructure

Korea: KSD to Upgrade Data Systems for Non-Market Assets

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025

KSD will upgrade its Non-market Asset Investment Support Platform to adopt a new classification system covering 244 types of non-market assets.

Fintech / Regtech

Mainland China and Hong Kong Launch Fast Payments Link

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/06/2025

HKMA and PBOC launched “Payment Connect”, streamlining cross-boundary payments and remittances between Hong Kong and Mainland China.

Securities / Derivatives

Colombo Stock Exchange Set to Launch New CCP Next Month

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 21/06/2025

The introduction of the CCP is expected to bring several key benefits, including eliminating counterparty default risk and enabling netting of trades.

Market Infrastructure

APRA Finalises Guidance on Treating Borrowers with Student Debt

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/06/2025

The new reporting standard and regulations offer guidance on how ADIs should treat HELP debt repayments when assessing home loan applications.

Market Infrastructure

BSP Issues Updated Credit Data Reporting Guidelines for FIs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/06/2025

Banks and trust corporations are required to submit COCREE 2.0 monthly for reporting periods from 30 April 2025 onwards.