Market Infrastructure

Central Banks Outline Options for Tokenised Wholesale Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2025

Report co-authored by BIS and seven central banks and maps out six approaches for integrating new technologies like DLT with central bank money.

ESG / Sustainability

KRX Partners with Xpansiv to Launch New Carbon Market

By Editors | 21/09/2025

The collaboration will link South Korea's new voluntary carbon market to Xpansiv's global exchange to boost liquidity and international access.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Regulator Eyes Investor ID for Derivatives Market

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

The SFC's Rico Leung also highlighted recent reforms to cut trading costs and relax position limits as measures that will boost market competitiveness.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong and UAE Launch Fund Passport, Agree Stock Exchange Cooperation

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2025

Regulators have established a mutual recognition framework for funds, while the Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi exchanges will explore cross-listings and ETFs.

Fintech / Regtech

China Pilots Unified QR Code Gateway to Streamline Foreign Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/09/2025

The PBOC-led initiative aims to standardise access for overseas e-wallets, with nearly 2 million transactions processed in its initial phase.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam Minister Details Reform Progress in London Push for Market Upgrade

By Editors | 18/09/2025

Finance Minister Nguyen Van Thang met with LSE and FTSE Russell executives to promote reforms aimed at securing emerging market status.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Unveils Sweeping Financial Reforms to Boost Hub Status

By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2025

Chief Executive John Lee's policy address focused on digital assets, RMB internationalisation, and wealth management to reinforce Hong Kong's role as a global financial centre.

Securities / Derivatives

OSTTRA and HKEX Complete First USD/CNH Swap Compression Run

By Editors | 17/09/2025

The collaboration aims to enhance capital efficiency and risk management amid soaring demand for post-trade optimisation services in Asia.

Market Infrastructure

APAC Leads in Nature Disclosures as COP 30 Approaches

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 17/09/2025

TNFD will be releasing its first-ever Status Report on 25 September during the New York Climate Week, highlighting Asia's leadership in adoption.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Grants JSCC Conditional Approval for US Client Clearing

By Manesh Samtani | 17/09/2025

The decision allows US customers to access the world's most liquid yen swap market, subject to strict disclosure rules on bankruptcy protections.

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