Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia Mulls Transforming Bali into Regional Financial Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/10/2025

The Indonesian government plans to transform Bali into a regional financial hub, combining tax incentives and lifestyle advantages in an effort to rival Singapore and Dubai.

ESG / Sustainability

India’s IFSCA Sets Norms for Appointing Independent Directors at MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/10/2025

The new framework requires PIDs to have expertise across capital markets, mandates regulator approval for all appointments, and introduces annual performance reviews.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Launches Dubai Unit to Develop Sustainable Metals Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2025

The new Dubai subsidiary will independently administer prices for sustainable metals, using a transaction-based methodology to establish 'green' premia.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia to Mandate New Islamic Benchmark Rate from July 2027

By Editors | 14/10/2025

BNM will replace the KLIRR with the MYOR-i, the world's first transaction-based Islamic rate, in a major structural reform.

Trending

FSB Warns of Systemic Risk from Slow, Inconsistent Reform Implementation

By Manesh Samtani | 14/10/2025

The FSB highlights "a concerning trend of delayed or stalled implementation" in key areas like Basel III and non-bank finance.

Fintech / Regtech

RBNZ Completes ISO 20022 Upgrade of RTGS System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

The four-year RBNZ project, delivered with European paytech Nexi, brings the country’s high-value settlement system into compliance with global messaging standards.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia to Commence Work to Develop New Carbon Registry

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/10/2025

The partnership will explore the development of a state-level Sarawak Carbon Registry, aiming to establish a robust, transparent framework for listing and tracking carbon credits.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Warns of 'Significant' Gaps in Offshore Outsourcing Controls

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/10/2025

A review by ASIC has found serious weaknesses in how financial advice licensees and fund managers oversee offshore providers, exposing consumers to harm.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia Unveils Record Budget to Boost Investment, Attract Talent

By Editors | 13/10/2025

The record MYR 470 billion plan introduces new investor incentives like the ASEAN Business Entity status while avoiding major new taxes.