MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

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    ESG / Sustainability

    TOCOM to Oversee First Green Hydrogen Trial Auction

    By Editors | 06/05/2025

    The trial auction is part of Tokyo’s efforts to establish a hydrogen exchange and promote the adoption of hydrogen energy.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Taiwan Central Bank Battles Currency Speculation as TWD Soars

    By Editors | 06/05/2025

    The central bank intervened in the market and cautioned against “irresponsible speculation”. The FSC held emergency meetings with life insurers, which have significant US bond holdings.

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    Big Picture

    Carbon Markets Poised for Digital Revolution: IETA

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2025

    The new IETA report outlines how digitalisation, standardisation, and AI can unlock growth and improve trust in carbon markets

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    Fintech / Regtech

    ASIC Launches New Digital Portal for AFS Licensees

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2025

    The new portal will streamline the way AFS licensees submit applications and make notifications to ASIC.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Eases Rules for Stock Brokers to Operate in GIFT City

    By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025

    Stock brokers will be able to carry out activities in GIFT City through a Separate Business Unit (SBU) without seeking SEBI’s approval.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    ASX Proposes Changes to CDI Depositary Nominee Rules

    By Editors | 05/05/2025

    The proposed amendments update the legal framework for Depositary Nominee services provided in respect of CHESS Depositary Interests.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    China Issues New Rules for OTC Bond Business in Interbank Market

    By Editors | 04/05/2025

    Securities firms seeking to conduct OTC business in the interbank bond market must complete data exchange with the NIFC and pass an inspection

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Sri Lanka: CSE Announces Rule Amendments to Establish CCP

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2025

    The CSE announced rule amendments to operationalise the CCP, known as CSE Clear. An effective date wasn’t stated, but the launch is expected by early August.

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    Market Infrastructure

    China Publishes Revised Draft of Arbitration Law

    By Editors | 04/05/2025

    The revisions aim to improve the foreign-related arbitration system, strengthen arbitration supervision, and more closely align with international best practices

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    Market Infrastructure

    China Updates Rules for Bank Card Clearing Institutions

    By Editors | 04/05/2025

    The new rules clarify governance, risk management, information sharing, and reporting management requirements of bank card clearing institutions

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