Market Data & Technology

Trading & Investment

DCE Optimises Options Exercise and Hedging Services

By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2025

The Dalian Commodity Exchange has enhanced its options exercise and hedging services, offering API access and abandonment features.

Alternative Markets

Korea: KSD to Upgrade Data Systems for Non-Market Assets

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025

KSD will upgrade its Non-market Asset Investment Support Platform to adopt a new classification system covering 244 types of non-market assets.

Structural Regulation

RBI Issues New Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

Entities seeking RBI authorisation to operate ETPs must be incorporated in India and have a minimum net worth of INR 50 million.

Structural Regulation

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.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASX Confirms Plan to Replace TradeAccept System in 2026

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/06/2025

Most proposals from a March 2025 consultation will proceed as planned. ASX made some technical adjustments to address feedback.

Alternative Markets

Australia Eyes Data and Transparency Reforms in Private Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2025

ASIC symposium highlighted the regulator’s increased focus on private markets, and the balance between access and investor protection.

Trading & Investment

HK Exchange Issues Warning Against “Non-Standard” Networking Tech

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2025

Prohibited activities include packet splitting and deliberate transmission of corrupt network packets, among others.

Payments & Settlements

Bangladesh Bank Sets Deadlines for Migration to ISO 20022

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2025

Scheduled banks must complete all preparatory work in June 2025 and commence testing activities from July 2025.

Market Data & Technology

China Lowers Credit Reporting Service Fees to Ease Business Costs

By Editors | 04/06/2025

The NDRC estimates that the fee reductions will save users approximately CNY 1.1 billion (USD 153 million) annually