Market Infrastructure

Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand to Ramp Up Local Currency Transactions

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/02/2025

New framework streamlines processes and broadens the scope of cross-border transactions eligible for local currency settlement to include portfolio investments.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Finalises Internal Control Guidelines for IT Audits

By Thisanka Siripala | 18/02/2025

The guidelines introduce a three-stage IT internal control framework, strengthen audit independence, and standardise IT auditing methodologies.

Market Infrastructure

HKSCC Sets Launch Date for New Report Access Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/02/2025

After 21 March 2025, clearing participants will no longer be able to access VaR Platform reports via the existing Report Access Platform.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong’s First Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Law is Becoming Reality

By Albert Yuen | 17/02/2025

Albert Yuen and Eunice Lee at Linklaters discuss the proposed new Cyber CI Bill and its implications for critical infrastructure operators.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Exchange Ends Partnership With Eurex

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2025

The Eurex/KRX link will become obsolete when KRX extends its trading hours to include the European trading day.

Market Infrastructure

Korea FSS Emphasises Stability and Innovation in 2025 Business Plan

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/02/2025

A major component of the plan is the modernisation of Korea’s capital market, including supporting the introduction of new investment products

Market Infrastructure

RBI Allows SEBI-registered Non-bank Brokers Access to NDS-OM

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2025

Non-bank brokers can directly access NDS-OM on behalf of clients. This is expected to enhance retail trading of G-Secs.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Crypto Exchanges Urged to Bolster IT Security After Failures

By Thisanka Siripala | 12/02/2025

FSS inspections in the last two months found traffic surges overloaded exchange servers, highlighting the need for infrastructure upgrades.

Market Infrastructure

Australian Banks Agree to Pause Rural Branch Closures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2025

Banks to pause rural branch closures until 2027 and also make their services available via Australia Post.

Capital / Liquidity

HK Banks Execute First Repo Trades Using Mainland Bonds as Collateral

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2025

HSBC, BOCHK, StanChart and Hang Seng were among the first banks to execute offshore yuan repo transactions on Monday.

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