Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

China Issues New Rules for Banks to Fund Key Western Trade Corridor

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The guidelines direct financial institutions to streamline credit, expand cross-border services, and pilot digital currencies to support the strategic trade route.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Defers Implementation of Tighter Cheque Clearing Rules

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The RBI has deferred a plan to impose a three-hour deadline for cheque processing, citing banks' operational needs

Market Infrastructure

China Expands Foreign Investment Catalogue to Target High-Tech and Services

By Editors | 26/12/2025

New list effective February 2026 adds 205 encouraged items to steer capital into advanced manufacturing and less-developed regions.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Outlines Plan for Launching Uncertificated Securities Market

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The new Uncertificated Securities Market will allow electronic ownership in investors' own names and aims to boost market efficiency.

Trending

Hong Kong Launches New Committee to Build Commodities Hub

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The new government-led body will advise on market strategy, with a central clearing system for gold planned for trial in 2026.

Market Infrastructure

Cambodia, Laos Ink Credit Bureaus Cooperation Agreement

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The agreement aims to build institutional capacity and lays the groundwork for the future sharing of credit reports between the countries.

Securities / Derivatives

India's IFSCA Approves Rule Changes for Capital Markets, Funds, GICs

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The GIFT City regulator greenlighted a host of amendments, including a new framework for Global In-House Centres and relaxed norms for capital market intermediaries.

Fintech / Regtech

India, New Zealand Finalise FTA Financial Services Pact, Easing Market Access

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The agreement liberalises bank branch licensing, enhances foreign investment limits, and establishes a framework for digital payment interoperability.

Market Infrastructure

China: Top Legislature Reviewing Amendments to Foreign Trade Law

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The draft law aims to build a cross-border financial services system and promote international recognition of digital signatures and certificates.