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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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