Market Infrastructure

Capital / Liquidity

China NFRA Issues Margin Rules for OTC Derivatives Transactions

By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2025

VM requirements will commence on 1 September 2026. IM requirements will be implemented in three phases, starting with the largest institutions.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Announces Enhancements to New Immigration Scheme for Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2025

Christopher Hui said the enhancement measures will encourage more participation and create synergy with the tax concession regime for family offices.

Securities / Derivatives

China Continues Work to Boost Stock Market, Investor Confidence

By Manesh Samtani | 08/01/2025

The stock exchanges met with foreign institutions. PBOC continuing to finance stock purchases and working to modernise its policy toolkit.

AML / KYC

China FX Regulator Directs Banks to Ramp Up Risk Monitoring

By Manesh Samtani | 08/01/2025

Banks are asked to monitor for and report illegal cross-border financial activities involving underground banks, cross-border gambling, and virtual currencies

Fintech / Regtech

CPMI Announces Next Steps to Promote ISO 20022 Harmonisation

By Editors | 08/01/2025

CPMI will establish a joint panel to encourage global adoption of the harmonised ISO 20022 data requirements published in October 2023

Securities / Derivatives

Korea FSS Launches New Short-seller Registration System

By Manesh Samtani | 07/01/2025

Entities intending to engage in transactions with the potential for naked short selling have to apply for a registration number

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Establishes New Division to Promote Innovation

By Editors | 07/01/2025

The division will focus on formulating policy relating to fintech and innovation, green and transition finance, and financial market development.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan, Japan to Launch First Cross-border ETF in Q3 2025

By Manesh Samtani | 01/01/2025

New FSC recognition paves the way for Taiwanese ETFs to be brought into the Japanese market for the first time

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Provides Relief on Deadlines for Cybersecurity Measures

By Editors | 01/01/2025

SEBI said it won’t impose penalties for non-compliance for three months provided REs can demonstrate progress with implementation.