Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Launch 24-Hour FX Trading and Allow Foreign FIs to Participate Directly

By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2025

The move, set for next year, will allow direct offshore participation as Seoul seeks inclusion in a key global stock index.

Securities / Derivatives

Pakistan Regulator Gains Direct Access to Stock Market Surveillance

By Editors | 29/09/2025

MOU gives the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan real-time monitoring capabilities to enhance market integrity and curb abuse.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Proposes Easing Margin Trading Rules for OTC Stocks

By Editors | 29/09/2025

The FSC aims to align eligibility criteria for listed and over-the-counter stocks and ensure continuous margin trading for firms switching boards.

Securities / Derivatives

China Opens Onshore Repo Market and Boosts Swap Connect

By Manesh Samtani | 27/09/2025

Regulators will allow all foreign bond investors to access the onshore repo market under a title-transfer model and more than double the Swap Connect quota.

Trending

South Korea Forced to Scrap Financial Regulator Overhaul Plan

By Editors | 26/09/2025

The government has withdrawn a contentious plan to dismantle its top financial regulator, citing the need for stability amid economic challenges.

Trending

China Launches Digital Yuan Hub to Drive Global Use in Payments

By Editors | 26/09/2025

The Shanghai-based centre will operate three new platforms for cross-border payments, blockchain services, and digital assets to boost e-CNY internationalisation.

Fintech / Regtech

FS-ISAC Calls for Global Timeline on Quantum Crypto Migration

By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025

New white paper warns that delays in transitioning to quantum-safe standards create systemic risk and calls for a coordinated, phased approach for financial firms and regulators.

Market Infrastructure

APAC Banks Boost Cyber Spend but Lag on Third Party Risk Management

By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025

A new Moody's Ratings survey finds Asia-Pacific banks are increasing cyber budgets but trail North American peers in areas like mandating cyber insurance for vendors and AI policy.

Securities / Derivatives

Osaka Exchange Proposes Rule Changes for JGB, Precious Metals Futures

By Editors | 26/09/2025

The exchange is seeking public comment on proposals to widen tick sizes for mini JGBs and shift price bands for metals futures.