MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Fintech / Regtech

FSS Korea Outlines Top Cybersecurity Priorities for FIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/05/2025

FSS to establish real-time emergency communication system for financial sector to ensure swift response to cyber incidents.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC’s Marketing Sounding Guidelines Are Challenging for Some Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 19/05/2025

Market practitioners say some firms might not be able to “strictly comply” with the new market sounding guidelines.

Market Infrastructure

UK and China Aim to Deepen Market Ties, Unblock Stock Connect

By Manesh Samtani | 18/05/2025

A China-UK Wealth Connect scheme is proposed as a potentially “transformational” next step in strengthening financial ties.

Market Infrastructure

SGX RegCo Proposes Shift to Disclosure-Based Regime

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

SGX RegCo is considering removing the profit test criterion or lowering it from the current SGD 30 million to around SGD 10-12 million.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Proposes Reforms to Streamline IPO Process

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

These proposals are part of the first set of initiatives recommended by the Equities Market Review Group earlier this year.

Market Infrastructure

Hang Seng Indexes Company Signs Pact with Qatar Financial Centre

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/05/2025

The agreement will help to strengthen financial ties and foster business synergies between Hong Kong and Qatar.

Market Infrastructure

Regulators Announce More Swap Connect Enhancements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/05/2025

The tenor of IRS contracts will be extended to 30 years and the product scope of Swap Connect will be expanded.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Passes Company Re-domiciliation Legislation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/05/2025

The new regime provides an easier process for non-Hong Kong-incorporated companies to re-domicile to the city.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Urges Banks to Start Preparing for Post-Quantum Risks

By Thisanka Siripala | 16/05/2025

The FSA warns smaller banks may be most at risk amid rising threats and limited cybersecurity capacity.