Market Infrastructure

    Securities / Derivatives

    Philippine SEC Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cyber Resilience

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

    Draft rules enhance board oversight, mandate dedicated security teams, and implement a five-day breach reporting requirement for capital market firms.

    Fintech / Regtech

    APAC Leads Globally in Implementing Payment System Interlinking Arrangements: BIS Survey

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

    A new central bank survey highlights the region's lead in payment links, alongside global progress on ISO 20022 and non-bank access

    Trending

    South Korea Eases Bank FX Rules to Bolster Weakening Won

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

    Authorities are relaxing forward position limits and suspending liquidity stress tests to increase US dollar supply.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Malaysia Central Bank Mulls Operational Resilience Overhaul for FIs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    BNM has launched a consultation on a new resilience-first approach, citing rising digital and third-party risks.

    Market Infrastructure

    Australian Regulators Unveil Roadmap to Cut Financial Sector Red Tape

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    A multi-agency plan details over 50 commitments to simplify rules, streamline data reporting, and reduce compliance burdens for FIs.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Launches Special Customs Regime for Hainan Free Trade Port

    By Editors | 19/12/2025

    The island-wide operation implements new tariff policies and financial frameworks as a "stress test" before a full launch.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC Clarifies Tech Resilience Rules for Market Operators, Participants

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    ASIC has updated its guidance to simplify compliance, clarify rules on outsourcing critical services, and define major event reporting.

    Market Infrastructure

    Indonesia, Japan Establish Framework to Promote Local Currency Trade, Investment

    By Editors | 19/12/2025

    The framework will promote the use of the rupiah and yen for bilateral trade and investment, aiming to reduce costs and currency risk.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX Proposes Board Lot Overhaul to Boost Liquidity, Lower Entry Costs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

    Consultation proposes standardising board lot units, halving the minimum value, and introducing a new cap to improve market efficiency.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Overhauls Fund Fees, Tightens IPO Rules in Major Reform Push

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

    SEBI has approved new rules to lower investor costs and enhance disclosures, while deferring a key internal governance decision.

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