Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

Australia Explores Benefits of Central Clearing for Bond, Repo Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/07/2024

The CFR says changes in the size and structure of the Australian bond and repo markets may have strengthened the case for introducing central clearing.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange Considers Japan-Style Market Restructuring

By Editors | 25/07/2024

A restructuring would minimise overlaps between the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets. The role of the KONEX market will also be reconsidered.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Establishes Special Unit to Examine Valuations in Private Markets

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 25/07/2024

The dedicated unit will address transparency concerns in private markets, aiming to ensure fair practices and investor protection.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Consults on Draft Legislation to Reform Merger Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2024

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the reforms will make Australia’s merger approval system faster, stronger, simpler, more targeted and more transparent.

ESG / Sustainability

TWSE Awarded ISO Carbon Neutrality Certificate by BSI

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 25/07/2024

The Taiwan Stock Exchange has become the world’s first exchange to receive the ISO 14068-1:2023 carbon neutrality certificate.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia Launches First Skills Framework for Financial Sector

By Jaya Prakash Balakrishnan | 25/07/2024

The framework identifies job roles and skills in high demand as well as career development pathways and capacity building programmes.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Launches Automated Intraday Settlement Facility

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2024

The facility will provide liquidity to ensure payments flow smoothly through the RTGS system, known as PhilPaSSplus.

Market Infrastructure

HKIFA Proposes Enhancements for ETF Connect Initiative

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2024

HKIFA says Stock Connect ETF eligibility requirements should be further relaxed and Hong Kong issuers should be allowed to market in the mainland.

Fintech / Regtech

APRA Issues Final Version of Digital Prudential Handbook

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2024

The handbook brings together all of APRA’s prudential standards, prudential practice guides and relevant supporting information in one place.