Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Proposes ETF Cross-Listing Scheme with South Korea

By Editors | 13/07/2025

Financial Secretary Paul Chan says the move would be a "convenient and immediate" way to boost market links amid growing Korean investor interest.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia Gold Association Forms Shariah Board to Govern Metals Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/07/2025

The new body, described as a world first, will set standards for products like bullion-backed sukuk and advise regulators to boost Malaysia’s Islamic finance status.

Trading & Investment

NSE Eyes First Foreign Currency Equity Listings in GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/07/2025

The new mechanism is expected to open a new capital raising route for Indian companies with global ambitions, as well as foreign firms looking to tap into India.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Asset Servicing Firms Face Spiralling Costs by Delaying ISO 20022 - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2025

New report by The ValueExchange and SmartStream Technologies highlights that slow adoption of ISO 20022 is costing firms up to USD 21 million annually.

Structural Regulation

Shenzhen Bourse Urges Brokers to Expedite ChiNext IPOs

By Editors | 11/07/2025

The exchange has reportedly pledged to ease some listing requirements and speed up reviews to bolster the economy and counter a wave of Hong Kong listings.

Structural Regulation

China Hits Taiwan’s Defence Sector with Dual-Use Export Controls

By Editors | 11/07/2025

China has placed eight Taiwanese aerospace and shipbuilding firms on an export control list, citing national security and targeting "Taiwan independence" forces.

Structural Regulation

Australia Finalises RBA Overhaul with New Policy and Governance Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2025

New statements mandate the publication of interest rate votes and create a board to oversee culture, completing a major central bank reform.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASX Finalises Clearing Rule Changes for CHESS Replacement Release 1

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2025

ASX will proceed with planned rule amendments for its clearing system overhaul after receiving limited substantive industry feedback.

Payments & Settlements

BRICS Advances SWIFT Alternative Plan, Taps Indonesia’s QRIS for Pilot

By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

The BRICS group has tasked finance ministers with developing a cross-border payment system, but analysts point to significant technical and geopolitical hurdles.