Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches Centralised Database Portal for Corporate Bonds

By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2025

SEBI said the database will enhance transparency and facilitate informed decision making amongst investors and other market participants.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Euroclear, Digital Asset Launch ‘Tokenised Collateral Mobility Initiative’

By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2025

Euroclear is exploring how its experience in post-trade services can be extended into tokenised assets and digital collateral management.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Examines Regulatory Settings for Capital Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2025

ASIC is exploring how it can make public markets more attractive and enhance transparency in private markets.

Securities / Derivatives

US SEC Extends Deadlines for Treasury Clearing Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2025

The move comes after the industry called for more time to make the necessary preparations and operational changes.

Market Infrastructure

Korea: Resumption of Short-selling to Include All Stocks

By Mark Johnston | 27/02/2025

When the ban is lifted on 31 March, investors will be able to short-sell any Korean stock, not just KOSPI 200 and Kosdaq 150 stocks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hong Kong Unveils New Measures to Boost Status as Global Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2025

HKEX is preparing for T+1 settlement and planning a new listing channel for technology firms. Government to issue new policy statement on virtual assets.

Market Infrastructure

BSP Issues Guidance on Handling New Banknotes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/02/2025

The BSP also directed banks to facilitate the removal of damaged banknotes and coins from circulation.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Issues Final Guidelines for Forward Contracts in G-Secs

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2025

Effective 2 May 2025, the guidelines establish a regulatory framework for forward contracts in the OTC market involving G-Secs.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB to Prioritise Implementation of Post-Crisis Reforms

By Mark Johnston | 26/02/2025

The FSB will conduct a strategic review of 15 years of post-crisis reforms to identify areas for improvement in ensuring consistent, global implementation.