Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Heightens Scrutiny of Private Credit Amid Global Market Stress

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 06/03/2026

The regulator is monitoring liquidity and valuation risks as problems emerge in more mature overseas markets.

ESG / Sustainability

SFC Chief Outlines Five-Point Strategy for Maintaining Market Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/03/2026

Julia Leung warns against complacency amid market buoyancy, outlining a five-point strategy for APAC to build resilience through technology and collaboration.

Market Infrastructure

BIS Chief Defends Basel Committee's Role Against US Criticism

By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2026

The head of the Bank for International Settlements has countered US criticism of its rulemaking process, warning against a 'race to the bottom' on regulation.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea's Nextrade Marks One Year Since Launch, Eyes Further Expansion

By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2026

After capturing nearly 30% of stock trading value in its first year, Korea's new ATS faces calls to ease market share caps and permit full night trading.

Securities / Derivatives

Market Infrastructure Majors Call for Global Standards to Unlock Digital Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 05/03/2026

Report by DTCC, Euroclear, Clearstream and BCG warns fragmentation risks stalling digital asset adoption and urges regulatory harmonisation to ensure interoperability.

Securities / Derivatives

HSBC Asia Chief Proposes 'IPO Connect' for Greater Bay Area

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2026

The proposal, modelled on the Stock Connect, aims to deepen financial integration by giving investors cross-border access to new listings.

Securities / Derivatives

Nepal to Overhaul Capital Market with New Investor Safeguards

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

Nepal plans new investor safeguards and NEPSE reforms to strengthen market governance and restore confidence.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea’s Koscom Overhauls Structure to Drive Digital Asset Infrastructure

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

The financial market infrastructure provider has expanded its digital asset division and created new task forces to support tokenised securities and extended trading hours.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong, Macao Regulators Sign Revised Cooperation Pact

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2026

The agreement between the HKMA and AMCM expands collaboration beyond banking supervision to include financial infrastructure linkage and information exchange within the GBA.