MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

ESMA Launches Governance Structure to Support Transition to T+1

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2025

The new governance structure establishes committees and specialised groups to address the regulatory and legal implications of the transition.

Market Infrastructure

CSRC Proposes New Algorithmic Trading Rules for Futures Market

By Mark Johnston | 23/01/2025

The CSRC has unveiled draft regulations aimed at tightening control over algorithmic trading in the futures market.

Big Picture

G20 Reforms Have Strengthened Securitisation Markets: FSB Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2025

The FSB says the complex structures that contributed to the GFC have “largely diminished”, resulting in a more transparent market.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia’s SC and BNM Launch Centralised Ombudsman Service

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2025

The centralised dispute resolution centre simplifies the resolution process by offering a trusted one-stop platform for financial consumers and investors.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Launches Direct Bond Market Linkage With Macau

By Manesh Samtani | 22/01/2025

The linkage will enable investors from both sides to participate in each other’s bond market with greater ease and efficiency

Market Infrastructure

LME Approves Hong Kong as a Metals Warehouse Location

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2025

The approval of Hong Kong as a warehouse location aligns with the city’s efforts to bolster its role in global commodities trading

ESG / Sustainability

SC Malaysia Launches Social Exchange Pilot Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2025

During the pilot phase, five NGOs will assist the Securities Commission in developing a regulated fundraising platform for social projects.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Offers Guidance on Implementing Operational Resilience Requirements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2025

The guidance focuses on mapping interdependencies and scenario testing, to help banks meet a May 2026 deadline for becoming operationally resilient

AML / KYC

UK, China Agree to Deepen Capital Markets Cooperation

By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2025

The two sides agreed to enhance the UK-China Stock Connect and explore ETF and Wealth Connect schemes. The UK will also form a task force to support China capital market reforms.