Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Chief Helen Lofthouse to Step Down in May 2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/02/2026

The departure comes as the ASX prepares for the first phase of its reset CHESS project and faces a regulatory probe.

Market Infrastructure

China Unifies Bank and Insurance Licences, Tightens Compliance Rules

By Mark Johnston | 11/02/2026

The new framework eliminates separate insurance licences, sets a two-year transition period, and introduces stricter penalties for non-compliance.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Urges India to Permit Onshore OTC Commodity Derivatives

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

ISDA says move would help firms manage risk and give regulators better oversight, recommends phased legal and regulatory reforms.

Trending

Hong Kong Move to T+1 Not a Main Priority for Market Participants

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

While a shorter settlement cycle could attract mainland investors, market participants want HKEX to prioritise Stock Connect enhancements.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Mounts Largest Ever Cyber Operation in Response to Telco Threat

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2026

Authorities led by the CSA and IMDA worked closely with the telcos to contain the threat posed by an APT actor, implement remediation measures and strengthen cyber defences.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia's PayNet, Singapore's NETS to Build Nexus Global Payments Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

Nexus Global Payments has appointed a PayNet-NETS joint venture to build and operate its global real-time payments network.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore Secures Major Insurer Backing for Digital Trade Documents

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2026

Key P&I Club approval for four platforms and a new incentive programme aim to accelerate eBL adoption in shipping.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan Updates and Expands Scope of Major Incident Reporting Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

The FSC has added migrant worker remittance companies to the reporting scope and modernised procedures for notifying the central bank.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong to Expand Debt, RMB Markets to Cement Finance Hub Status

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has outlined plans to develop the city's fixed income, currency, and digital asset markets to support China's growth.