MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Fintech / Regtech

Bangladesh Bank Sets Deadlines for Migration to ISO 20022

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025

Scheduled banks must complete all preparatory work in June 2025 and commence testing activities from July 2025.

Market Infrastructure

LCH, CMU Omniclear Sign MoU on Post-Trade Collaboration

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2025

LCH and CMU OmniClear team up to expand CNH clearing services, boosting efficiency and access for global investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Stock Exchange of Thailand Revises Rules for High-Frequency Trading

By Editors | 10/06/2025

The range of securities accessible to HFT investors will be restricted to those with large market capitalisation and high liquidity.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Streamlines IPO Process for Faster Listings in Australia

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2025

ASIC has adopted a new approach to cut processing times for prospectus reviews and reduce administrative burdens for IPO hopefuls.

Securities / Derivatives

SET Chairman Outlines Strategy to Restore Investor Confidence

By Editors | 10/06/2025

The strategy includes enhanced trading regulations, stronger investor protection, market development initiatives, and ESG-related measures

Market Infrastructure

SFC Calls on Firms to Enhance Client Asset Protection Controls

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2025

The SFC emphasised the need for stronger due diligence on third-party custodians and stronger internal audit functions to identify control gaps.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Issues Two Warning Letters to NSDL for Compliance Lapses

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

The first letter concerns securities failing to appear in some investors’ demat accounts on the day of IPO allotments. The second concerns cyber alert monitoring.

Securities / Derivatives

SET Proposes Adjustments to Free Float and IPO Rules

By Editors | 09/06/2025

The Thai bourse aims to boost market competitiveness by easing requirements for new listings, targeting major domestic and international firms.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Mulls Tweaks to Listing Regime Amid US-China Tensions

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/06/2025

Regulators are considering ways to facilitate listings by US-listed Chinese companies that don’t comply with Hong Kong’s limits on dual-class shares.