Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

SEBI Announces New Rules for Key Personnel Appointments at MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/05/2025

The procedures for appointing and removing KMPs have been tightened, and a cooling-off period introduced for those joining rival institutions.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKTR to Open New ISO 20022 System One Week Early

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

The HKTR system for ISO 20022 standard implementation will be opened one week early to facilitate industry preparation for the new OTC derivatives reporting regime.

Structural Regulation

China Lowers Upper Limit of Deposit Rates Banks Can Offer

By Manesh Samtani | 27/05/2025

The move is intended to prevent bank interest margins from shrinking further and encourage consumer spending and investment.

Trading & Investment

Osaka Exchange Launches Shanghai Rubber Futures Contract

By Thisanka Siripala | 26/05/2025

The contract will allow investors, including international participants, to trade Shanghai rubber prices without exposure to the yuan.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Opens Applications Under New Re-domiciliation Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/05/2025

AXA has become the first company to announced plans to use the new regime to re-domicile from Bermuda to Hong Kong.

Payments & Settlements

Korea to Introduce Self-Regulation for Payment Gateway Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/05/2025

PG companies will be required to safeguard a minimum of 60 percent of their settlement funds through bank deposits, trusts or payment guarantee insurance.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Proposes New Capital-Raising Pathways for UCBs

By Mark Johnston | 26/05/2025

RBI unveils new capital-raising avenues for urban co-operative banks, while also boosting transparency and market accessibility.

Market Data & Technology

ASX Launches New Colocation Service for Market Participants

By Thisanka Siripala | 26/05/2025

ASX said the new service has the potential to benefit an underserved market segment, such as buy-side firms and smaller brokerage firms.

Trading & Investment

Shanghai to Accelerate Launch of New Futures Products

By Manesh Samtani | 26/05/2025

SHFE joined the UNSSE Initiative and will accelerate the launch of new futures products and the opening up of its nickel contract.