Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Details Exemption Process for Northbound HFT Reporting

By Editors | 03/11/2025

A new mandatory checklist and updated technical specifications have been released for firms seeking exemption from HFT reporting under Stock Connect.

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China Expands Southbound ETF Connect to Include US-Linked Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

The expansion follows a relaxation of eligibility rules and marks the first time mainland investors can access US equities via the scheme.

Market Infrastructure

Compliance Markets, Not VCMs, Present Real Opportunity: ICMA

By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2025

A new paper from the capital markets body highlights the dominance of regulated systems and opportunities in derivatives as Asian nations develop their own schemes

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Clearing Houses to Overhaul Cash Collateral Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/11/2025

The changes, effective January 2026, will restrict the use of Japanese yen and Singapore dollar and introduce stricter requirements for Chinese yuan.

Securities / Derivatives

India's ICCL Unifies Penalty Framework for Market Limit Violations

By Editors | 31/10/2025

The new framework introduces a consolidated penalty structure for trading and position limit violations across equity, currency, and lending segments.

Market Infrastructure

BSEC to Finalise Major Market Reforms Within Two Months

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

The BSEC and Dhaka Stock Exchange are pushing parallel reforms, from faster IPOs to stricter governance rules, to revive market confidence and expand funding options for businesses.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BNM Charts Roadmap for Asset Tokenisation in Finance Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

New discussion paper sets guiding principles for safe tokenisation trials, stressing regulated access, focus on traditional assets, and preservation of ringgit stability.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Promotes Deeper Financial Ties With Saudi Aradia

By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

Financial Secretary Paul Chan highlighted the 'Rail-plus-Property' model. HKIC to attract capital and position the city as a key gateway.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Proposes New Guidelines for Cross-Border Inward Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

The draft circular aims to reduce delays in crediting funds to beneficiaries and improve efficiency under Payments Vision 2025.