Markets & Infrastructure

Cryptocurrency

HKEX Goes Live With New Virtual Asset Index Series

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2024

The HKEX Virtual Asset Index Series consists of a reference index and reference rate for both Bitcoin and Ether.

Trading & Investment

Philippines Launches Peso Interest Rate Swaps Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2024

The PESO IRS market will help deepen the capital market, boost trading and liquidity, and promote the development of yield curves.

Structural Regulation

HKMA Codifies Regulatory Expectations on Money Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2024

New SPM module codifies existing requirements and standards for approved money brokers and elaborates on HKMA’s supervisory process.

Sustainable Finance

IOSCO Issues Final Report on Voluntary Carbon Markets

By Thisanka Siripala | 18/11/2024

The report outlines a set of 21 Good Practices aimed at ensuring financial integrity in Voluntary Carbon Markets.

Cryptocurrency

HKMA Warns Crypto Firms Against Misusing “Bank” Label

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2024

The HKMA says misuse of the label “bank” by unlicensed crypto firms may constitute a contravention of the Banking Ordinance.

Structural Regulation

ASIC to Launch Taskforce to Tackle Regulatory Complexity

By Thisanka Siripala | 18/11/2024

The “Simplification Consultative Group” will identify how ASIC can more efficiently and more effectively administer the law.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Simplifies Registration Process for Certain FPI Applicants

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2024

Eligible FPIs can submit an abridged application form, reducing duplication and streamlining the registration process.

Supervision & Enforcement

FCA to Reshape ‘Name and Shame’ Policy After Backlash

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2024

Revised proposals will include a more stringent public interest test and a longer notice period for firms.

Clearing & Post-Trade

LME Clear Announces Reforms Tripling Member Capital Requirements

By Editors | 15/11/2024

LME Clear said the proposal would better align member capital requirements with those of peer CCPs and reassure market stakeholders of its markets resilience.