MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong SFC Issues Further IPO Subscription Guidance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/03/2025

The SFC has directed licensed corporations to stop engaging in “imprudent and aggressive” IPO financing practices.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Mandates Central Clearing for TWD Interest Rate Swaps

By Mark Johnston | 20/03/2025

TAIFEX launched OTC clearing services for TWD IRS contracts in 2022, but central clearing has not yet been mandatory.

Market Infrastructure

OTC Clear to Start Accepting CGBs as Collateral for All Derivatives

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/03/2025

HKEX says the initiative will provide greater flexibility to international investors and improve their capital efficiency.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Passes Cybersecurity Law to Protect Critical Infrastructure

By Manesh Samtani | 20/03/2025

The law establishes requirements for operators of critical infrastructure, including in banking and financial services, to safeguard their computer systems from cyberattacks.

Market Infrastructure

China Rolls Out 30-Point Action Plan to Boost Domestic Consumption

By Mark Johnston | 19/03/2025

The plan includes measures to expand channels for personal investment and encourages FIs to increase the issuance of personal consumption loans.

Market Infrastructure

IDX Introduces Repo Transactions on Debt Trading Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/03/2025

The new feature allows financial institutions to conduct repo transactions using government bonds as underlying assets.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Set to Launch New Trading System After 10yr Delay

By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2025

The project to develop the new system was approved in 2012 for deployment in 2015. It is now expected to launch in May this year.

Market Infrastructure

Fiji, PNG Advance Plan to Jointly Establish Market Infrastructure

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/03/2025

SPX and PNGX Group are looking to adopt a single integrated, end-to-end trading platform and CSD solution.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Considers Lowering Board Lot Sizes to Boost Liquidity

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2025

HKEX is reportedly considering mandating that brokers charge the same price for trading single shares as they do for board lots.