MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

HK and Ontario Deepen Cross-Border Investment Management Supervision

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2025

The SFC and OSC will collaborate on the supervision of CIS investment managers operating in Hong Kong and Canada.

Market Infrastructure

India Consults on New ‘Global Access Framework’ for GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2025

The new framework will facilitate global market access to Indian financial products via regulated channels established within GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Boost Financial Connectivity for Guangzhou’s Nansha District

By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2025

Regulators announced a 30-point plan to boost financial ties between Nansha, Hong Kong, and Macao and foster Greater Bay Area growth.

Market Infrastructure

DFM and TWSE to Boost Cross-Border Capital Market Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2025

DFM and TWSE will explore opportunities to list financial products on each other’s markets, including ETFs and related equity products.

Market Infrastructure

Sri Lanka Steps Up Incident Reporting Requirements for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2025

Banks have to report incidents such as hacking, ransomware, digital scams and unplanned system outages within two hours of detection

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia Implements New Rules for Liquidity Providers

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2025

The new rules aim to improve market depth, enhance price discovery, and attract more investor participation.

Market Infrastructure

Indian Banks on High Alert Amid Tensions With Pakistan

By Editors | 11/05/2025

Indian banks have been directed to bolster cybersecurity and protect the country’s digital payments infrastructure.

Market Infrastructure

EEX Group Welcomes First General Clearing Member from APAC

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2025

The move expands the global footprint of EEX Group’s clearing arm, while enhancing access to international energy and commodity markets for APAC clients.

Securities / Derivatives

DMIST Proposes Self-Match Prevention Standard for Derivatives

By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2025

DMIST says standardising SMP functionality will lead to an overall reduction in inadvertent wash trades and improved operational efficiencies.