MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

FSB Plenary Meets in Hong Kong to Discuss Financial Stability Issues

By Editors | 05/12/2024

The Plenary reviewed policy work on climate-related financial risks, crypto-assets and global stablecoins, cross-border payments, and NBFI.

Market Infrastructure

New Rules for Foreign Strategic Investments Take Effect in China

By Editors | 04/12/2024

The new rules will make it easier for foreign investors, including natural persons, to make “strategic investments” in domestically listed companies.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai Stock Exchange Unveils New Three-year Strategic Roadmap

By Editors | 04/12/2024

The roadmap includes a value-creation platform for listed companies, extended trading hours for certain products, and a platform enabling retail access to government bonds.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Proposes Changes to Default Management Rules

By Editors | 04/12/2024

ASX proposes amendments to enable ASX Clear to auction off a defaulted clearing participant’s cash and derivatives market positions.

Securities / Derivatives

TPEx to Launch Co-branded Indices With ICE Data Indices

By Editors | 04/12/2024

New index-based products are expected to be launched in Q1 2025, providing Taiwan investors with a broader selection of passive investment options.

Market Infrastructure

HK Banks Making ‘Good Progress’ on Operational Resilience: HKMA

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2024

HKMA’s Carmen Chu said all Hong Kong banks have developed the relevant frameworks and most are now conducting mapping and scenario testing exercises.

Capital / Liquidity

Bank of Korea Pledges ‘Unlimited’ Liquidity to Keep Markets Stable

By Manesh Samtani | 04/12/2024

The central bank pledged to keep financial markets stable after the President unexpectedly declared and then rescinded martial law.

ESG / Sustainability

Tokyo Government to Pilot Green Hydrogen Auction-Based Trading

By Thisanka Siripala | 03/12/2024

TOCOM will assist in the design and execution of a pilot project to support the creation of a hydrogen exchange in Tokyo.

Market Infrastructure

US SEC Approves First ‘Around the Clock’ Stock Exchange

By Editors | 03/12/2024

The SEC will allow 24X National Exchange to start offering US daytime trading and later add overnight trading if certain requirements are met.