Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

Australia Publishes Response to Clearing and Settlement Inquiry

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/03/2025

The government already actioned two recommendations from the parliamentary inquiry, which focused on competition in clearing and settlement and the ASX CHESS replacement project.

Securities / Derivatives

South Korea Launches ATS to Compete with KRX

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2025

The new ATS, known as Nextrade, runs from 8am to 8pm, compared to 9am to 3.30pm at KRX, and offers lower transaction fees by 20-40 percent.

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.