Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Launches Specialist Tech Firm Listing Channel

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/05/2025

Tailored guidance will be provided to specialist technology and biotech companies seeking to list in Hong Kong.

ESG / Sustainability

TOCOM to Oversee First Green Hydrogen Trial Auction

By Editors | 06/05/2025

The trial auction is part of Tokyo’s efforts to establish a hydrogen exchange and promote the adoption of hydrogen energy.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan Central Bank Battles Currency Speculation as TWD Soars

By Editors | 06/05/2025

The central bank intervened in the market and cautioned against “irresponsible speculation”. The FSC held emergency meetings with life insurers, which have significant US bond holdings.

Big Picture

Carbon Markets Poised for Digital Revolution: IETA

By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2025

The new IETA report outlines how digitalisation, standardisation, and AI can unlock growth and improve trust in carbon markets

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Launches New Digital Portal for AFS Licensees

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/05/2025

The new portal will streamline the way AFS licensees submit applications and make notifications to ASIC.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Eases Rules for Stock Brokers to Operate in GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/05/2025

Stock brokers will be able to carry out activities in GIFT City through a Separate Business Unit (SBU) without seeking SEBI’s approval.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Proposes Changes to CDI Depositary Nominee Rules

By Editors | 05/05/2025

The proposed amendments update the legal framework for Depositary Nominee services provided in respect of CHESS Depositary Interests.

Securities / Derivatives

China Issues New Rules for OTC Bond Business in Interbank Market

By Editors | 04/05/2025

Securities firms seeking to conduct OTC business in the interbank bond market must complete data exchange with the NIFC and pass an inspection

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka: CSE Announces Rule Amendments to Establish CCP

By Manesh Samtani | 04/05/2025

The CSE announced rule amendments to operationalise the CCP, known as CSE Clear. An effective date wasn’t stated, but the launch is expected by early August.