MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Securities / Derivatives

LME Blocked from Resuming Nickel Trade During Asia Hours

By Editors | 12/01/2023

The FCA thinks the LME does not have adequate supervisory controls for Asia market hours. The Oliver Wyman review has also been released.

ESG / Sustainability

TAIFEX Outlines Plans to Further Develop Derivatives Market

By Editors | 12/01/2023

TAIFEX will introduce customisable options contracts, extend central clearing to TWD-denominated NDFs, and build an ESG information platform for the futures market.

ESG / Sustainability

Carbon Markets Crucial to Net Zero Goals – HKEX Chair

By Editors | 12/01/2023

Some obstacles and a lack of trusted marketplaces have stood in the way of wider adoption of carbon markets, says HKEX chair Laura Cha.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI to Allow Futures Contracts on Corporate Bond Indices

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2023

Stock exchanges will be allowed to launch futures contracts on indices of corporate debt securities rated AA+ and above.

Market Infrastructure

SET, TFEX Make Rule Changes to Support New Trading System

By Editors | 11/01/2023

The new trading system, developed in partnership with Nasdaq, will boost order execution efficiency and increase capacity for large volume trading.

Fintech / Regtech

PayNow-UPI Linkage is Ready for Launch: MAS Official

By Editors | 11/01/2023

MAS chief fintech officer Sopnendu Mohanty said the integration of the two payment networks is “ready and waiting for launch”.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia SC Revises Guidelines for Credit Rating Agencies

By Editors | 11/01/2023

The revised guidelines introduce higher standards on governance, internal controls and integrity in rating processes and assessments.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA, CCDC Take Stock of ESG Practices in China

By Manesh Samtani | 10/01/2023

White paper calls for more consistent ESG-related standards, a uniform disclosure template for companies, and measures to boost foreign participation.

Market Infrastructure

BaFin Orders Deutsche Börse Entities to Remedy Deficiencies

By Editors | 10/01/2023

Business organisation and risk management deficiencies were identified at Eurex Clearing, Clearstream Banking and Clearstream Holding.