MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia's FSC Proposes Overhaul of 'Outdated' Financial Advice Licensing

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

    The FSC has suggested tiered licensing, individual adviser accountability, and stricter capital rules to address rising systemic risks in a fragmented market.

    Capital / Liquidity

    APRA Proposes Major Changes to Bank Licensing Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

    APRA is aiming to cut lengthy assessment times and may scrap its pathway for restricted new market entrants.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Sets Out Details for New Stablecoin Licensing Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

    The HKMA has finalised its new rules for stablecoin issuers, which will take effect from 1 August 2025, with the first licences expected in early 2026.

    Market Infrastructure

    Malaysia Moves Forward with Plans for Penang Financial Centre

    By Nithya Subramanian | 30/07/2025

    The proposed PIFC, currently under discussion with regulators, aims to drive long-term economic growth, with facilities for fund management and fintech.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australian Regulators Update Crisis Management Coordination Framework

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/07/2025

    Regulators updated key coordination agreements, clarifying roles and formalising processes for macroprudential policy, regulatory planning, and crisis response.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Cambodia Unveils 10-Year Plan to Transform Capital Market

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

    The roadmap proposes launching new financial instruments, expanded listings from state-owned enterprises, and digital platforms to boost investor access.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX Revises Timeline for Upgrades to Core Derivatives Platforms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/07/2025

    HKEX has set a new timeline for the HKATS and DCASS operating system upgrade, opening a testing environment for API users from early August.

    Market Infrastructure

    Vietnam Seeks Swiss Expertise for New International Financial Centres

    By Editors | 29/07/2025

    Hanoi has signed cooperation agreements with Swiss fintech bodies as it seeks guidance on building financial hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

    Market Infrastructure

    Cboe Targets ASX's Business Model in Call for Market Reforms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

    Cboe has urged ASIC to review the ASX's dominance and introduce reforms to boost competition in trading, clearing, and settlement.

    Market Infrastructure

    BSP Signs Pact with Treasury to Bolster Payment Systems

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

    The agreement focuses on strengthening the resilience of the interconnected financial market infrastructures operated by the BSP and BTr.

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