Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

Japan’s FSA Urges FIs to End Use of Password-Protected Zip Files

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The FSA cites security risks and vulnerability to malware as reasons to discontinue the practice of sending email attachments with passwords.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong MPFA Includes PE Funds as Permissible Investments

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The move is expected to encourage private equity funds to raise capital in Hong Kong and expand the city’s role as a hub for alternative investments.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Risk Monitoring in Equity Derivatives Market

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The new measures include a new way to measure open interest, a recalibration of position limits, and a pre-open session for current-month futures contracts.

Market Infrastructure

China Eases Rules to Enhance Access to Overseas Listing Markets

By Editors | 30/05/2025

The rules streamline cross-border capital management and allow greater flexibility, aiming to facilitate overseas IPOs for domestic firms.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Directs Banks to Adopt Updated FX Global Code

By Editors | 30/05/2025

Banks are directed to review their practices in light of the updated FX Global Code and renew their commitment to the code by January 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Further Expand List of Recognised Stock Exchanges

By Editors | 30/05/2025

CEO Bonnie Chan said HKEX is continuing efforts to expand the list of recognised stock exchanges so more international companies can pursue secondary listings in Hong Kong.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Lists First ETF Tracking Saudi Government Debt

By Manesh Samtani | 29/05/2025

Regulators from the two markets have agreed to enhance collaboration and continue work to facilitate more cross-border investment initiatives.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Aims to Become Global Hub for “Patient Capital”

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/05/2025

Hong Kong will attract patient capital by enhancing its regulatory framework, offering targeted incentives and strengthening its position as a risk management centre.

Fintech / Regtech

ASEAN, China, GCC Forge Trilateral Financial Cooperation Pact

By Editors | 29/05/2025

ASEAN, China, GCC agree on collaboration to boost regional trade and investment, including on capital markets, local currency usage, cross-border payments, fintech and AI.