Market Infrastructure

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSB Flags Risks as Non-bank Sector Swells to USD 257 Trillion

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2025

    FSB highlights severe data gaps in private credit and growing bank-NBFI links as the sector's growth outpaces banking.

    Trending

    Bank of Korea to Accept Loan Assets as Emergency Collateral

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2025

    New facility aims to bolster liquidity backstops amid rising digital banking risks, expanding collateral beyond marketable securities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Singapore, China Deepen Financial Ties with Market Access Initiatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/12/2025

    Some of the key measures include expanded bond market access, secondary listings and digital currency payments pilot for travellers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong FSDC Lays Out Roadmap to Bolster Capital Markets

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/12/2025

    The FSDC proposes clearer listing paths, deeper liquidity and digital asset adoption to maintain the city's competitive edge.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Nasdaq Seeks Approval for 23/5 Trading to Meet Global Demand

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/12/2025

    Proposal for 23-hour weekday trading aims to meet international investor demand but has raised concerns over liquidity and market volatility.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC Mandates Major ASX Overhaul, Imposes Capital Charge

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2025

    ASIC imposes A$150m capital charge and forces board reforms after inquiry finds ASX prioritised profits over infrastructure stability.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Tightens Governance Rules for Market Infrastructure Institutions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2025

    The reforms introduce two board-level Executive Directors, revamp reporting lines for key personnel, and strengthen technology and risk oversight functions.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Swift, HSBC and Ant Pilot Tokenised Deposits for Cross-border Payments

    By Editors | 15/12/2025

    The proof of concept used the ISO 20022 standard over Swift's network to address interoperability and compliance challenges for digital assets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FIA Seeks Refinements to Hong Kong Investor ID Plan for Derivatives

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2025

    The FIA has backed the plan in principle but is calling for significant operational adjustments to reduce complexity and align with market practices.

    Market Infrastructure

    Rules vs Principles: New Research Quantifies Impact on Economic Stability

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2025

    A new quantitative study shows rules-based regulation dampens volatility, but implementation quality matters more than the label for mature hubs.

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