Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Seeks Feedback on Post Trade Risk Reduction Services

By Manesh Samtani | 28/01/2024

IOSCO believes portfolio compression and counterparty risk optimisation services deserve attention from regulators globally.

Market Infrastructure

China Consults on Expanding Foreign Access to Repo Market

By Editors | 26/01/2024

All foreign institutional investors that have already conducted spot trading in the interbank bond market will be allowed to participate in the repo market.

Market Infrastructure

BGC Group Wins CFTC Approval to Challenge CME Dominance

By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2024

BGC Group won approval to operate an exchange for US Treasury and SOFR futures and deliver competition across the CME’s US interest rate complex.

Securities / Derivatives

India Permits Direct Listings at GIFT City Exchanges

By Ajoy K Das | 25/01/2024

Indian companies will be able to list on India INX and NSE International Exchange, according to a notification from the government.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB Workplan Includes Global Push to Implement Crypto Rules

By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2024

FSB said that implementation of its recommendations for crypto assets and careful monitoring are essential for the crypto market.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA, PBOC Unveil Policy Measures to Deepen Financial Cooperation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/01/2024

Securities firms are allowed to sell financial products directly via Wealth Connect and the individual investor quota has been tripled.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia Agree to Deepen Financial Market Connectivity

By Editors | 24/01/2024

The MoU covers collaboration to support capital market connectivity, conduct joint research, and enhance cross-border investments, among other areas.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan to Introduce Responsibility Mapping System for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2024

The FSC has directed the local banking association to develop a responsibility mapping system by 1 January 2025, based on the UK Senior Managers Regime.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong SFC Outlines Strategic Priorities for 2024-2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/01/2024

The SFC will explore potential connect initiatives with other markets, embrace tokenisation of traditional products, and introduce AI in its workflows.