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Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Outlines Extensive Derivatives Market System Upgrades for 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2025

HKEX plans to enhance after-hours trading, add a new matching engine, and mandate several system upgrades for participants.

Market Infrastructure

IMF Reclassifies India’s FX Regime as ‘Crawl-Like’ from Stablised

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2025

The IMF urged India to restrict FX intervention to periods of market disorder, saying a more flexible rupee would better absorb external shocks and deepen currency markets.

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New Report Calls on APAC to Coordinate on Move to T+1 Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025

A new industry report calls for regional standardisation to manage unparalleled FX and operational risks in Asia's complex move to T+1 settlement.

Market Infrastructure

New Zealand Bill to Overhaul Licensing, Ease Climate Disclosure Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025

The bill introduces a single licensing regime and new FMA inspection powers, while a proposed amendment significantly raises climate disclosure thresholds.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Flags New Rules for Card Fees, Digital Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2025

RBA to conclude its card payments review by March 2026 and launch a new consultation on digital payment providers.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Highlights Risks of Reduced Liquidity, Basel III Hurdles for Tokenised Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025

ISDA executive highlights growing liquidity pressures and urges reform of 'punitive' Basel rules for tokenised assets to improve collateral mobility.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Authorities Pressure Brokers, Form NPS Panel to Defend Won

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2025

Authorities summoned securities firms over retail-led dollar demand and established a new consultative body with the national pension fund.

Fintech / Regtech

GIFT City Regulator Proposes Tough Cybersecurity Rules for MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

The draft guidelines mandate strict cyber-resilience standards, including tighter controls, mandatory audits and rapid breach reporting for MIIs operating in GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia to Demutualise Stock Exchange to Boost Capital Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

The proposal will transform IDX from a mutual-owned entity into a company, aiming to improve governance, promote product innovation, and deepen market liquidity.