MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

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.

Market Infrastructure

HK SFC, Abu Dhabi FSRA Enhance Cross-Border Investment Supervision

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/05/2025

The SFC and Abu Dhabi’s FSRA will cooperate on supervision of investment managers of collective investment schemes based in either market.

Market Infrastructure

ISDA Proposes Reforms to Enhance CDS Determinations Process

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

ISDA said a new governance committee will be established for the Credit Derivatives Determinations Committees.

Market Infrastructure

HK and Ontario Deepen Cross-Border Investment Management Supervision

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/05/2025

The SFC and OSC will collaborate on the supervision of CIS investment managers operating in Hong Kong and Canada.

Market Infrastructure

India Consults on New ‘Global Access Framework’ for GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2025

The new framework will facilitate global market access to Indian financial products via regulated channels established within GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Boost Financial Connectivity for Guangzhou’s Nansha District

By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2025

Regulators announced a 30-point plan to boost financial ties between Nansha, Hong Kong, and Macao and foster Greater Bay Area growth.

Market Infrastructure

DFM and TWSE to Boost Cross-Border Capital Market Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2025

DFM and TWSE will explore opportunities to list financial products on each other’s markets, including ETFs and related equity products.

Market Infrastructure

Sri Lanka Steps Up Incident Reporting Requirements for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2025

Banks have to report incidents such as hacking, ransomware, digital scams and unplanned system outages within two hours of detection