Market Data & Technology

Trading & Investment

HKEX Establishes Task Force to Develop New Funds Platform

By Editors | 23/09/2024

The task force comprises representatives from AllianceBernstein, Amundi, ASIFMA, Blackrock, HKIFA, Invesco and other firms.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Publishes Guidance on New Derivatives Reporting Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2024

The guidance is intended to help reporting entities understand how to comply with the new reporting obligations which take effect on 21 October 2024.

Trading & Investment

Singapore Considers Measures to Better Position Equity Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2024

MAS Deputy Chairman Chee Hong Tat, who chairs a review group established in August, outlines three main areas of focus to boost the equity market.

Structural Regulation

Korea Outlines Three-Step Plan to Expand KOFR Adoption

By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2024

FSC Vice Chair Kim So-young said KOFR adoption is no longer a matter of choice but a practical necessity that must be swiftly implemented.

Market Data & Technology

JPX Launches New Data Portal to Facilitate Investor Decision-making

By Editors | 01/09/2024

The new “JPxData Portal” aims to make data on Japanese financial markets more accessible to both foreign and domestic investors.

Trading & Investment

US SEC Adopts New Reporting Rules for Investment Funds

By Editors | 31/08/2024

Mutual funds and ETFs will have to report portfolio holdings monthly rather than quarterly. Swing pricing rules weren’t included in the amendments.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Fines CLSA for Providing Incorrect Regulatory Data

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/08/2024

The failures arose from a change to CLSA’s global order management system that was “not adequately scoped and tested” before implementation.

Payments & Settlements

CBA, BNY Enable Real-Time Cross-Border Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/08/2024

The new arrangement enables the AUD leg of inbound cross-border payments to be processed in under a minute.

Payments & Settlements

Switzerland Introduces Instant Payments for Major Banks

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/08/2024

The SNB and SIX said instant payments will likely form the basis for further innovation in payment transactions moving forward.