Market Data & Technology

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASIC Consults on Proposed Derivatives Reporting Rule Changes

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/03/2026

The proposed amendments aim to simplify reporting, reduce complexity, and further align Australia’s framework with international standards in response to industry feedback.

Structural Regulation

Indonesia: New OJK Leadership Pledges to Restore Investor Confidence

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2026

The new leadership is prioritising integrated supervision and licensing as well as restoring investor confidence after recent market turmoil.

Market Data & Technology

SEBI Proposes IT Resilience Index for Market Infrastructure

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

SEBI proposes a new framework to measure and compare the technological robustness of exchanges and other key market infrastructure institutions.

Clearing & Post-Trade

APAC's Path to T+1 Settlement is Paved With Significant Hurdles

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

Market participants are actively engaged with the T+1 transition in APAC, but significant challenges involving FX, settlement discipline, and automation remain.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Stock Exchange Reports Progress on Lowering Investment Units

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/03/2026

A new report details efforts to reduce minimum stock investments to attract more retail investors and address resulting burdens on companies.

Stablecoins

Korea Launches Institutional Stablecoin Index to Boost Transparency

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/03/2026

A Moody's affiliate and a major crypto exchange have partnered to create a benchmark, aiming to enhance market oversight and transparency.

Trading & Investment

FSS Korea Urges ETF Industry to Tighten Controls Amid Growth Risks

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2026

FSS flags concerns over exaggerated advertising, rebalancing shocks, and advance portfolio disclosures amid rapid market growth and new product launches.

Structural Regulation

Korea's Two-Tier Kosdaq Plan Sparks Debate on Market Polarisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

Supporters see a path to enhanced visibility for 'star' firms, while sceptics warn of deepening divisions and point to the struggles of a previous premium segment.

Structural Regulation

NZX Consults on New Market Halt Protocols Ahead of Index Futures Launch

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

The consultation outlines specific quantitative thresholds for halting the cash market and introduces a new, more flexible set of protocols for derivatives.