Market Infrastructure

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX's OTC Clear to Launch LPR Swaps Under Swap Connect

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

    OTC Clear is adding the 1-year Loan Prime Rate for Northbound swaps and extending NDIRS tenors, with new risk and reporting rules.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Advances Banking Law Overhaul to Strengthen Supervision

    By Editors | 22/09/2025

    A draft amendment approved in principle by the State Council aims to fill regulatory gaps and crack down on illegal financial activities.

    Market Infrastructure

    Central Banks Outline Options for Tokenised Wholesale Settlement

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2025

    Report co-authored by BIS and seven central banks and maps out six approaches for integrating new technologies like DLT with central bank money.

    ESG / Sustainability

    KRX Partners with Xpansiv to Launch New Carbon Market

    By Editors | 21/09/2025

    The collaboration will link South Korea's new voluntary carbon market to Xpansiv's global exchange to boost liquidity and international access.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Regulator Eyes Investor ID for Derivatives Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

    The SFC's Rico Leung also highlighted recent reforms to cut trading costs and relax position limits as measures that will boost market competitiveness.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong and UAE Launch Fund Passport, Agree Stock Exchange Cooperation

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

    Regulators have established a mutual recognition framework for funds, while the Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi exchanges will explore cross-listings and ETFs.

    Fintech / Regtech

    China Pilots Unified QR Code Gateway to Streamline Foreign Payments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

    The PBOC-led initiative aims to standardise access for overseas e-wallets, with nearly 2 million transactions processed in its initial phase.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Vietnam Minister Details Reform Progress in London Push for Market Upgrade

    By Editors | 18/09/2025

    Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang met with LSE and FTSE Russell executives to promote reforms aimed at securing emerging market status.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Unveils Sweeping Financial Reforms to Boost Hub Status

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2025

    Chief Executive John Lee's policy address focused on digital assets, RMB internationalisation, and wealth management to reinforce Hong Kong's role as a global financial centre.

    Securities / Derivatives

    OSTTRA and HKEX Complete First USD/CNH Swap Compression Run

    By Editors | 17/09/2025

    The collaboration aims to enhance capital efficiency and risk management amid soaring demand for post-trade optimisation services in Asia.

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