Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Broaden Access to FX Swaps for Securities Firms

By Mark Johnston | 23/09/2025

The Korea Securities Finance Corporation will enter the FX swap market next year, providing securities firms with a new channel to access foreign currency.

Market Infrastructure

China Regulators Detail Achievements of 14th Five-Year Plan

By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

Top officials highlight significant lending to the real economy, progress in managing property and local debt risks, and a continued supportive monetary policy.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Widens Rupee Derivatives Market Access to Primary Dealers

By Editors | 23/09/2025

The RBI has permitted standalone primary dealers to trade in non-deliverable rupee derivatives, aiming to deepen the onshore forex market.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Urges CCIL to Modernise Infrastructure for Rupee Internationalisation

By Mark Johnston | 23/09/2025

RBI Governor urges CCIL to build infrastructure for diverse currency pairs, leveraging technology to boost rupee internationalisation and retail access.

Market Infrastructure

RBNZ Opens Final Application Phase for New Payment System Access

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025

The RBNZ is now inviting payment service providers and other non-bank entities to apply for direct access to its core settlement system.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange to Launch KOFR Swap Clearing on 27 October

By Editors | 23/09/2025

The move is part of a regulatory push to establish the risk-free KOFR as the new benchmark interest rate, replacing the CD rate.

Market Infrastructure

Tokyo Bourse to Launch 'CredNex' Platform to Boost ETF Liquidity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025

TSE says the new automated system for ETF creation and redemption aims to cut processing times from minutes to seconds, improving market stability and pricing.

Securities / Derivatives

APAC Retail Demand a Key Driver for Extended Trading, Says WFE

By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

The WFE highlights demand from Asia-Pacific investors in its analysis of the push for 24-hour trading, but warns of significant liquidity and post-trade challenges.

Securities / Derivatives

HK Official Confirms Plan to Pursue T+1 Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

Specific proposals for T+1 settlement will be rolled out next year, while officials call for a careful assessment of the more complex 24-hour trading model.