Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

China Expands Foreign Investment Catalogue to Target High-Tech and Services

By Editors | 26/12/2025

New list effective February 2026 adds 205 encouraged items to steer capital into advanced manufacturing and less-developed regions.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Outlines Plan for Launching Uncertificated Securities Market

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The new Uncertificated Securities Market will allow electronic ownership in investors' own names and aims to boost market efficiency.

Trending

Hong Kong Launches New Committee to Build Commodities Hub

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The new government-led body will advise on market strategy, with a central clearing system for gold planned for trial in 2026.

Market Infrastructure

Cambodia, Laos Ink Credit Bureaus Cooperation Agreement

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The agreement aims to build institutional capacity and lays the groundwork for the future sharing of credit reports between the countries.

Securities / Derivatives

India's IFSCA Approves Rule Changes for Capital Markets, Funds, GICs

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The GIFT City regulator greenlighted a host of amendments, including a new framework for Global In-House Centres and relaxed norms for capital market intermediaries.

Fintech / Regtech

India, New Zealand Finalise FTA Financial Services Pact, Easing Market Access

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The agreement liberalises bank branch licensing, enhances foreign investment limits, and establishes a framework for digital payment interoperability.

Market Infrastructure

China: Top Legislature Reviewing Amendments to Foreign Trade Law

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The draft law aims to build a cross-border financial services system and promote international recognition of digital signatures and certificates.

Securities / Derivatives

Australia Proposes New Tax Framework for Superannuation Accounts

By Editors | 24/12/2025

Draft legislation reveals new tax rates for high-balance accounts, requiring super funds to calculate and attribute realised earnings from July 2026.

Market Infrastructure

China Drafts Guidance for Personal Data Flows Between Mainland and Macau

By Editors | 24/12/2025

New draft rules aim to create a streamlined certification mechanism for personal information transfers within the Greater Bay Area.