Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

Thailand Targets Gold Traders, FX Inflows to Curb Baht's Rise

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/12/2025

The central bank is tightening scrutiny as the baht hits a four-year high, which the finance minister calls "unacceptable".

Securities / Derivatives

China Sets Strict New Boundaries for Bank Custody Business

By Mark Johnston | 17/12/2025

New measures prohibit banks from funding investment products and providing guarantees, elevating oversight from self-regulation to binding departmental rules.

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.

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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.