Market Infrastructure

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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”.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ECB Seeks Experts to Help Draft CBDC Rulebook

    By Editors | 09/01/2023

    The Rulebook Development Group will commence work in February 2023, comprising Eurosystem staff and market representatives with relevant experience.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    GDF Proposes Voluntary Standards for Global Cryptoasset Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2023

    In designing the standards, the GDF has leveraged the framework and high-level principles existing in the FX Global Code.

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    Market Infrastructure

    China Allows Cities With Falling Home Sales to Lower Mortgage Rates

    By Editors | 06/01/2023

    China’s FSDC has also told banking and securities regulators to ensure extra support is provided to “systemically important” property developers.

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