Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

FSC Korea Set to Expand Deposit Product Brokerage Pilot

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/04/2025

Pilot programmes for online deposit product comparison services will be expanded to include demand deposit accounts starting next month.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Considers Doubling Size of Market Stabilisation Fund

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/04/2025

Taiwan is considering expanding the National Stabilisation Fund’s capacity from TWD 500 billion to TWD 1 trillion.

Structural Regulation

HK Prepares for Homecoming of US-Listed Chinese Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2025

Hong Kong official Paul Chan has asked the SFC and HKEX to prepare for Chinese companies in the US that may wish to return.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Digital Licensing Portal for AFS Licensees Rollout Set for May

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/04/2025

The new portal streamlines the licensing process by pre-filling known information and collecting essential information upfront.

Trading & Investment

NSE, MCX Seek SEBI Nod to Launch Electricity Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2025

The contracts will help electricity distribution companies and large power consumers hedge against price volatility.

Sustainable Finance

ASEAN Ministers Endorse Sustainability and Payments Initiatives

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/04/2025

ASEAN ministers endorsed new financing mechanisms and welcomed new cross-border payment initiatives including Nexus.

Trading & Investment

China Considers Authorising Foreign Firms as ETF Market Makers

By Editors | 17/04/2025

The escalating trade war with US this year could delay China officially authorising US firms to participate in ETF market making.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

IBK’s Union to Pay Rewards for Whistleblower Reports

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/04/2025

The union representing IBK employees have introduced an initiative that incentivises whistleblowers for reporting misconduct.

Clearing & Post-Trade

LME Approves First Four Warehouse Facilities in Hong Kong

By Manesh Samtani | 17/04/2025

Hong Kong’s Christopher Hui said the establishment of LME-approved warehouses will promote the development of the futures market.