MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

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    Big Picture

    WFE Issues Guidance on Transitioning to T+1 Settlement Cycles

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025

    The guidance identifies lessons learned and key considerations for a successful transition to a T+1 settlement cycle.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Bank Indonesia Registers ICH as Clearing House for FX and MM Derivatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025

    ICH has been officially designated the clearing house for foreign exchange and money market derivatives.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Taiwan Tightens Circuit Breaker Mechanism in Futures Market

    By Mark Johnston | 17/06/2025

    TAIFEX will have shorter trading halt periods if the mechanism is triggered, and oil contracts are given wider price bands.

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    Enforcement

    ASIC Launches Inquiry into “Serious” Capability Failures at ASX

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

    ASIC will examine ASX’s governance capability and risk management frameworks following repeated and serious failures.

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    AML / KYC

    Vietnam Revises AML Law in Bid to Exit FATF Grey List

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

    The SBV is revising its AML regulations to enhance effectiveness and facilitate Vietnam’s removal from the FATF grey list.

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    AML / KYC

    Hong Kong To Develop ML Tracer for Crypto Transactions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

    Hong Kong Customs has partnered with HKU to create a tool for tracing illicit activities involving cryptocurrencies.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SFC To Adopt Registrar Fee Limits in Paperless Securities Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2025

    The SFC’s Rico Leung said the conclusion on ASR fee limits marks a “critical milestone” on the road towards USM implementation.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand Cabinet Approves New Electronic Securities Bill

    By Editors | 16/06/2025

    The bill will make the entire securities trading process electronic, from recording and transferring data to collateral management.

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    Big Picture

    UK Regulators Told to Learn from Singapore’s Pro-Business Model

    By Thisanka Siripala | 16/06/2025

    A House of Lords committee said Singapore’s faster approvals and pro-business culture should guide UK reforms to enhance competitiveness and growth.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    The Path to Readiness for HKMA’s Derivatives Reporting Rewrite

    By Priya Kundamal | 16/06/2025

    HKMA’s new derivatives reporting rules require firms to prioritise testing and stakeholder engagement, writes DTCC’s Priya Kundamal.

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