Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Urges Tougher Application of Principles for ESG Benchmarks

By Manesh Samtani | 04/11/2025

IOSCO says existing rules are a base, but supplemental guidance is needed to tackle greenwashing and subjective data risks in ESG indices.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Finalises Global Pre-Hedging Guidance for Dealers

By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

IOSCO has published ten recommendations focusing on client benefit, consent, disclosure, and conduct risk management for the practice.

Fintech / Regtech

APRA to Consult on Easing New Operational Risk Standard

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

APRA is proposing targeted changes to its new operational risk standard following industry feedback on dealing with market-mandated providers.

Securities / Derivatives

Cboe to Exit Australia in Global Listings Retreat, ASIC Vows Orderly Sale

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/11/2025

The move is part of a global exit from corporate listings, coming just weeks after Cboe Australia was approved by ASIC to challenge the ASX's monopoly.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Delays T+0 Stock Settlement Rollout for Brokers Again

By Editors | 03/11/2025

SEBI cited technological and operational readiness challenges at major brokers for the second postponement of the optional same-day settlement system.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Details Exemption Process for Northbound HFT Reporting

By Editors | 03/11/2025

A new mandatory checklist and updated technical specifications have been released for firms seeking exemption from HFT reporting under Stock Connect.

Trending

China Expands Southbound ETF Connect to Include US-Linked Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

The expansion follows a relaxation of eligibility rules and marks the first time mainland investors can access US equities via the scheme.

Market Infrastructure

Compliance Markets, Not VCMs, Present Real Opportunity: ICMA

By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

A new paper from the capital markets body highlights the dominance of regulated systems and opportunities in derivatives as Asian nations develop their own schemes

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Clearing Houses to Overhaul Cash Collateral Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/11/2025

The changes, effective January 2026, will restrict the use of Japanese yen and Singapore dollar and introduce stricter requirements for Chinese yuan.