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Market Infrastructure
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Extends Onshore IRS Tenor to 30 Years via Swap Connect
By Editors | 01/07/2025
The change extends the maximum contract length from 10 years to 30 years, which will help to better meet the risk management needs of long-term investors.
Market Infrastructure
Korea Lifts 14-Year-Old ‘Kimchi Bond’ Investment Curbs
By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025
BOK aims to improve foreign exchange liquidity and ease downward pressure on the won by removing the 14-year-old restriction.
Market Infrastructure
RBI to Face Pressure from Banks on Derivatives Reporting Rules
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2025
Global banks are concerned about client confidentiality and cross-border regulatory conflicts if they are required to report offshore trades.
Securities / Derivatives
RBA Seeks Feedback on Clearing House Resolution Plan
By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025
The RBA has outlined its approach to using new powers to manage a failing clearing house, though emphasising that this would be a last resort.
ESG / Sustainability
Taiwan Partners with EEX to Develop Carbon Trading System
By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025
The agreement with Europe’s EEX aims to help Taiwan build its own emissions trading system and align with global standards.
Capital / Liquidity
EU FRTB Delay Raises Fresh Fears of APAC Disruption
By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 01/07/2025
Australia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines may have to rethink their implementation roadmap.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Launches Mandatory Clearing for TWD Interest Rate Swaps
By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025
The new regime, effective 1 July, aims to reduce counterparty risk, enhance capital efficiency, and align with global standards.
AML / KYC
HKMA Refines Rules for Onshore RMB Cross-Border Trade Conversion
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2025
HKMA has updated rules for CNY cross-border trade conversions, clarifying bank obligations under the RMB settlement scheme.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong Consults on Virtual Asset Rules for OTC Dealing and Custodians
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2025
FSTB and SFC are consulting on virtual asset regulatory regimes for OTC trading services and custodian services.
Market Infrastructure
Cboe Applies for Australian Listings Licence in Challenge to ASX
By Editors | 29/06/2025
Cboe Australia has applied to ASIC to launch a listings market in Q3, seeking to position itself as a lower-cost alternative to the ASX.
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