MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

KRX Forms Task Force to Improve Preparedness for Market Outage

By Manesh Samtani | 20/06/2024

The task force was formed in response to the technical issue that occurred earlier this month at the NYSE, which caused stock prices to drop unexpectedly.

Market Infrastructure

CSRC Unveils New Measures to Enhance Shanghai STAR Market

By Editors | 20/06/2024

The CSRC will explore the introduction of STAR 50 index futures and options, establish “green channels” for M&A, and optimise market-maker and trading mechanisms, among other measures.

Crypto / Digital Assets

EBA Delivers Final Batch of MiCA Technical Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2024

14 technical standards and 3 guidelines have been finalised and published, completing EBA’s delivery of technical standards under the MiCA regime.

Securities / Derivatives

NZX Proposes to Relax Market Maker Eligibility Requirements

By Editors | 19/06/2024

NZX proposes to allow non-trading participants to become designated market makers to support increased liquidity and market efficiency.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong to Start Trading During Typhoons from 23 Sep

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/06/2024

Special arrangements will be available to smaller and mid-sized brokers. HKMA said banks stand ready to fulfill clearing and settlement obligations.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Conduct Final Trials for Extended FX Trading Hours

By Editors | 19/06/2024

As of 1 July, onshore dollar-won trading will close at 2am, compared to 3.30pm currently. Final tests will be carried out this week.

Market Infrastructure

CHESS Replacement Project Currently on Track: ASX

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2024

The CHESS Replacement project is currently expected to deliver to the plan announced in November last year.

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia Stock Exchange to Upgrade Trading Platform

By Editors | 18/06/2024

IDX also announced that it will enhance its market surveillance capabilities and further develop its index business.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Seeks Further Derivatives Market Development

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/06/2024

Plans include “high-liquidity products” and cross-boundary commodities trading. Preparations for Mainland treasury bond futures are at the “final stage”.