Market Infrastructure

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.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore, Vietnam Target Q1 2026 for Launch of QR Payment Link

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

The cross-border payment initiative between Singapore's NETS and Vietnam's NAPAS is currently in a pilot phase with two Vietnamese banks.

Market Infrastructure

BIS Paper Proposes Auction Model to Boost RTGS Liquidity Efficiency

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

A new working paper suggests using auctions and side payments to improve liquidity efficiency in RTGS systems.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Finalises Public Float Rules, Offering Flexibility with Stricter Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/12/2025

New rules give issuers an alternative HKD 1 billion market value threshold but introduce tougher reporting and a delisting clock.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX CEO Outlines Planned Reforms for Asia Connectivity Push

By Manesh Samtani | 18/12/2025

Bonnie Chan details plans for new products, technology upgrades, and a review of the listing framework to bolster Hong Kong's role.

Market Infrastructure

Japan FSA Proposes Detailed Rules for Stablecoin, Crypto Intermediaries and Custody

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

Draft rules create a new intermediary licence, introduce a self-trust option for asset custody, and set detailed conduct rules.