MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Revises Timeline for Upgrades to Core Derivatives Platforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/07/2025

HKEX has set a new timeline for the HKATS and DCASS operating system upgrade, opening a testing environment for API users from early August.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Seeks Swiss Expertise for New International Financial Centres

By Editors | 29/07/2025

Hanoi has signed cooperation agreements with Swiss fintech bodies as it seeks guidance on building financial hubs in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.

Market Infrastructure

Cboe Targets ASX's Business Model in Call for Market Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

Cboe has urged ASIC to review the ASX's dominance and introduce reforms to boost competition in trading, clearing, and settlement.

Market Infrastructure

BSP Signs Pact with Treasury to Bolster Payment Systems

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

The agreement focuses on strengthening the resilience of the interconnected financial market infrastructures operated by the BSP and BTr.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX to Launch New Digital Issuer Platform Next Year

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

HKEX says the new secure web-based portal will become the mandatory channel for issuer submissions, enhancing compliance and market transparency.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia and Chinese CRAs Ink Pact to Bolster Cross-Border Ratings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/07/2025

The partnership between Malaysia’s MARC and China’s CCXI aims to enhance rating transparency, with a focus on sustainable finance and the panda bond market.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan Formally Launches Special Asset Management Zone in Kaohsiung

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/07/2025

The FSC has inaugurated the special zone and outlined plans for a unified offshore platform and further deregulation to attract capital.

Market Infrastructure

South Korea Places New Reins on Predatory Lenders

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

The FSS will block phone numbers and social media accounts used for illegal debt collection and charging usurious interest rates.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam to Launch Central Clearing Counterparty System in 2027

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

The SSC has outlined a multi-year plan involving legal reforms and the creation of a dedicated clearing subsidiary, targeting a Q1 2027 implementation.