Market Infrastructure

    Securities / Derivatives

    OJK Indonesia Forms Capital Markets Task Force to Drive Reforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/02/2026

    The regulator has unveiled a set of policy measures to raise free float requirements, improve disclosures, and enhance market oversight.

    Market Infrastructure

    UK and China Deepen Financial Cooperation on CCPs, Market Access

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    Regulators agree to develop a CCP supervision MoU and explore a ‘Wealth Connect’ scheme in a new bilateral working group.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CCPs Push Back Against CPMI-IOSCO Business Risk Guidance

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2026

    Two of the world's largest CCP associations warn that new guidance on business risk is unnecessary and conflicts with existing regulations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSB Flags Leverage and Liquidity Risks in Global Repo Markets

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

    The FSB warns that rising leverage, short-term funding reliance and market concentration could amplify repo market stress and spill over into sovereign bonds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Fund Industry Could Double With Tokenisation: Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

    Whitepaper from BCG, Aptos Labs and Hang Seng Bank outlines a policy and technology roadmap for token-based finance.

    Securities / Derivatives

    WFE Unveils New Index for Benchmarking Global IPO Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

    The new "Listing Stringency Index" tracks IPO rules worldwide, showing how exchanges balance investor safeguards with market access.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Osaka Exchange Selects Technology for Derivatives Platform Overhaul

    By Editors | 05/02/2026

    The new J-GATE4.0 system, set for 2028, will use Nasdaq trading and surveillance technology to boost market integrity.

    Trending

    HK Official Details Bond Market Reforms, Eyes E-Trading and CGB Futures

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/02/2026

    Regulators are studying an electronic trading platform, preparing to launch offshore CGB futures, and exploring wider use of tokenised bonds.

    Market Infrastructure

    UK and China Launch Technical Dialogue, Designate New RMB Clearing Bank

    By Mark Johnston | 05/02/2026

    Regulators establish technical cooperation on stability and supervision while designating Bank of China’s London Branch as a second RMB clearing bank.

    Fintech / Regtech

    New Zealand FMA Identifies Operational Risks at P2P Lending Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/02/2026

    A thematic review identified weaknesses in outsourcing due diligence, technology frameworks, and business continuity testing.

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