Markets & Infrastructure

Emerging Prudential Risks

FSB Plenary Meets in Hong Kong to Discuss Financial Stability Issues

By Editors | 05/12/2024

The Plenary reviewed policy work on climate-related financial risks, crypto-assets and global stablecoins, cross-border payments, and NBFI.

PEPs & Sanctions

China Responds to US Export Controls With Retaliatory Measures

By Editors | 04/12/2024

Exports of gallium, germanium, antimony and superhard materials to the US are banned. Graphite exports will be subject to stricter controls.

Structural Regulation

New Rules for Foreign Strategic Investments Take Effect in China

By Editors | 04/12/2024

The new rules will make it easier for foreign investors, including natural persons, to make “strategic investments” in domestically listed companies.

Trading & Investment

Thai Stock Exchange Unveils New Three-year Strategic Roadmap

By Editors | 04/12/2024

The roadmap includes a value-creation platform for listed companies, extended trading hours for certain products, and a platform enabling retail access to government bonds.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASX Proposes Changes to Default Management Rules

By Editors | 04/12/2024

ASX proposes amendments to enable ASX Clear to auction off a defaulted clearing participant’s cash and derivatives market positions.

Trading & Investment

TPEx to Launch Co-branded Indices With ICE Data Indices

By Editors | 04/12/2024

New index-based products are expected to be launched in Q1 2025, providing Taiwan investors with a broader selection of passive investment options.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

BNM Revises Financial Product Transparency and Disclosure Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2024

Updated policy document aims to empower financial consumers with clearer, more accessible information, and address digital disclosure challenges.

Sustainable Finance

Tokyo Government to Pilot Green Hydrogen Auction-Based Trading

By Thisanka Siripala | 03/12/2024

TOCOM will assist in the design and execution of a pilot project to support the creation of a hydrogen exchange in Tokyo.

Trading & Investment

US SEC Approves First ‘Around the Clock’ Stock Exchange

By Editors | 03/12/2024

The SEC will allow 24X National Exchange to start offering US daytime trading and later add overnight trading if certain requirements are met.