Market Infrastructure

    Market Infrastructure

    Australia Abandons 2030 Target to Retire BECS Payments System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

    An industry body cited challenges in migrating to modern alternatives, even as the country's real-time payment network sees rapid growth.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX to Consult on Lot Size Reform, Cautious on 24-Hour Trading

    By Editors | 17/12/2025

    HKEX plans to simplify its complex lot size system while weighing the significant operational challenges of extending trading hours

    Market Infrastructure

    Thailand Targets Gold Traders, FX Inflows to Curb Baht's Rise

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

    The central bank is tightening scrutiny as the baht hits a four-year high, which the finance minister calls "unacceptable".

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Sets Strict New Boundaries for Bank Custody Business

    By Mark Johnston | 17/12/2025

    New measures prohibit banks from funding investment products and providing guarantees, elevating oversight from self-regulation to binding departmental rules.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSB Flags Risks as Non-bank Sector Swells to USD 257 Trillion

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2025

    FSB highlights severe data gaps in private credit and growing bank-NBFI links as the sector's growth outpaces banking.

    Trending

    Bank of Korea to Accept Loan Assets as Emergency Collateral

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2025

    New facility aims to bolster liquidity backstops amid rising digital banking risks, expanding collateral beyond marketable securities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore, China Deepen Financial Ties with Market Access Initiatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/12/2025

    Some of the key measures include expanded bond market access, secondary listings and digital currency payments pilot for travellers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong FSDC Lays Out Roadmap to Bolster Capital Markets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

    The FSDC proposes clearer listing paths, deeper liquidity and digital asset adoption to maintain the city's competitive edge.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Nasdaq Seeks Approval for 23/5 Trading to Meet Global Demand

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2025

    Proposal for 23-hour weekday trading aims to meet international investor demand but has raised concerns over liquidity and market volatility.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC Mandates Major ASX Overhaul, Imposes Capital Charge

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2025

    ASIC imposes A$150m capital charge and forces board reforms after inquiry finds ASX prioritised profits over infrastructure stability.

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