Markets & Infrastructure

Clearing & Post-Trade

Philippines to Implement T+2 Stock Settlement Cycle on 24 Aug

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/08/2023

The move will enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and align with overseas markets, said PSE CEO Ramon Monzon.

Trading & Investment

Wealth Connect Hindered by ‘Narrow Range of Products’

By Editors | 16/08/2023

Market participants are looking for regulators to extend the Wealth Management Connect scheme to more products and well as widen its sales channels.

Trading & Investment

SGX to Offer Trading in Structured Certificates Linked to Alibaba

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 16/08/2023

Singapore Exchange is the first exchange in Asia to introduce trading in structured certificates, which are third-party issued financial instruments commonly traded in Europe.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Hong Kong IA Bans Ex-StanChart Agent for Six Months

By Editors | 16/08/2023

The agent doctored a DDA form because the client’s signature was missing on one page. The SFC previously disciplined the same individual.

Trading & Investment

HKEX, Banks Working to Enhance Market Attractiveness – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 16/08/2023

Measures discussed include scaling back the stamp duty, and introducing cross margin arrangements to lower margin financing costs.

Emerging Prudential Risks

Macau Amends Financial System Act to Boost Competitiveness

By Mark Johnston | 16/08/2023

The Act introduces a new type of licence for banks focusing on specialty business, among other changes.

Structural Regulation

Cambodia, Laos to Collaborate on Securities Market Development

By Mark Johnston | 15/08/2023

Cambodia, Laos securities market regulators agree to collaborate to develop the securities markets in their respective countries.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Seeks Feedback on Revised Delisting Norms

By Mark Johnston | 15/08/2023

SEBI issued a consultation paper seeking public comments on reviewing the current delisting norms for listed companies.

Cloud & Infrastructure

RBI To Introduce Public Tech Platform for Credit Data

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/08/2023

Following the pilot, the Indian central bank will expand the platform’s scope and coverage to include more products, information providers and lenders.