Market Infrastructure

    Fintech / Regtech

    Korea Launches High-Intensity Cyber Drill Across Financial Sector

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2025

    The FSS and FSI will conduct unannounced attacks over two months, expanding the scope to all financial firms and adding on-site infrastructure inspections.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Waives Volume Limits on Nextrade After Rapid Growth

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2025

    The FSC is easing stock-specific volume limits for the new venue to prevent widespread trading halts and plans a broader market review.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX to Enhance Margin Collateral Arrangements from 2 October

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2025

    HKEX will align interest paid on cash collateral with overnight rates and halve fees for non-cash collateral.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBA Flags Private Market Risks, Digital Currency Assessment in New Plan

    By Editors | 02/09/2025

    The RBA's corporate plan highlights financial stability risks from non-bank lending and outlines key work on a potential CBDC.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBA Board Criticises ASX 'Limited' Progress on Risk Management

    By Editors | 30/08/2025

    The Payments System Board flagged fundamental concerns with ASX's operational resilience and welcomed government plans for a stablecoin regime.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Koscom Adds Seventh Partner for Korean Security Token Platform

    By Editors | 30/08/2025

    The collaboration aims to build standardised market infrastructure, reducing costs and enhancing stability for the developing security token ecosystem.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SEBI Issues Technical Clarifications on Cybersecurity Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

    The updated rules adjust compliance thresholds, widen the definition of critical systems, abd require smaller intermediaries to join SEBI’s Market SOC.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Cracking the European T+1 Code for APAC Firms

    By Val Wotton | 26/08/2025

    Europe's shift to T+1 settlement in 2027 presents unique challenges for APAC firms. Proactive automation, data harmonisation, and early preparation are crucial for successful adaptation.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Issues New Directive to Bolster National Carbon Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/08/2025

    The directive aims for broader industry coverage, enhanced financial product innovation, and increased participation from financial institutions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Launches Enhanced Arrangements for RMB Bond Repo

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/08/2025

    The new arrangements allow re-use of Chinese bond collateral and facilitate cross-currency trades saw over CNY 3 billion in transactions on debut.

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