Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

China to Ramp Up Cooperation with Gulf States: PBOC Governor

By Mark Johnston | 20/02/2025

Speaking in Saudi Arabia, the PBOC governor pledged cooperation on local currency settlement, payment systems, digital currency and AML.

Clearing & Post-Trade

UK Authorities Endorse Plan to Transition to T+1 Settlement Cycle

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2025

HM Treasury, the FCA, and the BOE are urging market participants to begin preparations immediately to ensure readiness for 11 October 2027.

Cryptocurrency

SFC Grants Virtual Asset Trading Platform Licence to Bullish

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2025

The SFC has granted Bullish a licence to operate as a VATP, making it the 10th licence applicant to receive this approval.

Trading & Investment

Indonesia Finalises Plans to Launch State-run Bullion Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2025

Bullion banks in Indonesia are expected to support the growth of the domestic industry by expanding financial services linked to gold.

Trading & Investment

IOSCO Identifies Gaps in Market Surveillance Amid Technology Challenges

By Mark Johnston | 20/02/2025

IOSCO’s recent review shows progress by market authorities in tackling technological challenges, but some gaps remain.

Supervision & Enforcement

BSP Approves Revised Framework for External Auditor Selection

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2025

The framework allows external auditors to offer services to a wider scope of entities – including digital banks and VASPs.

Structural Regulation

KRX Expands Initiative for Providing “Value Up” Consulting to Firms

By Thisanka Siripala | 20/02/2025

KRX started providing consulting to listed companies last year to help them establish and disclose their value-up plans.

Payments & Settlements

MPFA Announces Enhancements to eMPF Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/02/2025

Five MPF trustees have been onboarded to the new eMPF platform so far. Seven more will start onboarding starting in March.

Trading & Investment

Budget 2025: Singapore Unveils Measures to Boost Stock Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/02/2025

Singapore will also set up a S$1bn private credit growth fund and allocate S$150mn to help companies improve their AI capabilities.