MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

Microsoft Battles Global Attacks Affecting SharePoint Vulnerability

By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025

The vulnerability has compromised government agencies and businesses worldwide and prompting urgent warnings from cybersecurity authorities.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Proposes Major Overhaul of Futures Clearing Default Fund

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

ASX is proposing to introduce monthly dynamic resizing, where clearing participants with higher tail risk make larger contributions.

Market Infrastructure

FSS Korea Developing Cyber Defence Blueprint for Financial Sector

By Mark Johnston | 22/07/2025

FSS is preparing a comprehensive response plan to bolster industry cybersecurity efforts after Seoul Guarantee Insurance suffered a major ransomware attack that paralysed key systems.

Securities / Derivatives

MAS Appoints First Asset Managers Under S$5bn Equities Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025

The first SGD 1.1 billion of the EMDP will be managed by Avanda, Fullerton, and JP Morgan, while an additional SGD 50 million will be used to enhance research and listings.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Proposes Regulatory Framework for Cash Distribution System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2025

Australian regulators would gain new powers to oversee pricing, manage crises, and ensure service continuity in the cash-in-transit sector.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore Responds to Cyberattack on Critical Infrastructure

By Editors | 21/07/2025

A state-sponsored espionage group, UNC3886, is suspected to be behind an ongoing attack on high-value strategic targets.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Grants Clearing and Settlement Facility Licence to Clearstream

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2025

ASIC granted the licence and the RBA has set out expectations for Clearstream to improve settlement arrangements and stakeholder engagement in the Australian market.

Market Infrastructure

China Rolls Out 12-Point Plan to Boost Foreign Investor Reinvestment

By Editors | 21/07/2025

Seven top government bodies have unveiled a sweeping plan to simplify FX transfers, ease financing, and offer tax support to encourage reinvestment.

Securities / Derivatives

Koscom to Test Stablecoin Settlement for Security Tokens

By Editors | 19/07/2025

The KRX subsidiary will run a proof-of-concept to prepare capital market infrastructure for digital currency-based atomic settlement.