Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

Korea to Broaden Access to FX Swaps for Securities Firms

By Mark Johnston | 23/09/2025

The Korea Securities Finance Corporation will enter the FX swap market next year, providing securities firms with a new channel to access foreign currency.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Widens Rupee Derivatives Market Access to Primary Dealers

By Editors | 23/09/2025

The RBI has permitted standalone primary dealers to trade in non-deliverable rupee derivatives, aiming to deepen the onshore forex market.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Urges CCIL to Modernise Infrastructure for Rupee Internationalisation

By Mark Johnston | 23/09/2025

RBI Governor urges CCIL to build infrastructure for diverse currency pairs, leveraging technology to boost rupee internationalisation and retail access.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange to Launch KOFR Swap Clearing on 27 October

By Editors | 23/09/2025

The move is part of a regulatory push to establish the risk-free KOFR as the new benchmark interest rate, replacing the CD rate.

Market Infrastructure

Tokyo Bourse to Launch 'CredNex' Platform to Boost ETF Liquidity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025

TSE says the new automated system for ETF creation and redemption aims to cut processing times from minutes to seconds, improving market stability and pricing.

Crypto / Digital Assets

CSRC Directs Brokers to Pause RWA Tokenisation Work in Hong Kong

By Editors | 23/09/2025

The CSRC has informally asked brokerages to halt real-world asset tokenisation in Hong Kong, signalling macroprudential and policy-sequencing concerns.

Securities / Derivatives

APAC Retail Demand a Key Driver for Extended Trading, Says WFE

By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

The WFE highlights demand from Asia-Pacific investors in its analysis of the push for 24-hour trading, but warns of significant liquidity and post-trade challenges.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI and RBI in Talks to Boost Corporate Bond Index Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/09/2025

The aim is to align bond trading with equities in settlement, platforms and culture, a shift seen as key to spurring growth.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong Faces 'Crucial' Gap in Retirement Income Products - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

New HKIMR report finds a significant shortfall in products for retirees, despite high digital adoption, urging industry innovation and better financial education.