Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

Australia Consults on Cost Recovery Fees for New Merger System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/06/2025

Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh said the cost recovery fees are calibrated to reflect the resources the ACCC needs to carry out merger assessments.

Market Infrastructure

BSP Proposes Amendments to Disaster Relief Policy for Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2025

The relief policy includes waivers of penalties for late filings, extensions for regulatory reporting deadlines, and deferral of examinations.

Market Infrastructure

Australia FSC Issues Best Practice Framework for Super Funds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2025

The FSC has released a 12-principles superannuation best practice framework to improve retirement outcomes for fund members.

Securities / Derivatives

Europe’s Move to T+1 Settlement Will Impact Firms Globally

By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2025

New report by Firebrand Research and DTCC reveals complexities of Europe’s move to T+1 settlement. Firms in Asia and elsewhere will face particular challenges related to automation.

Market Infrastructure

Philippine SEC Approves First Two Entrants to Regulatory Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2025

Pluang PH and GCash are the first companies to enter the SEC’s new sandbox, allowing them to pilot their platforms in a controlled environment.

Securities / Derivatives

China Foreign Exchange Trade System Updates Emergency Trading Rules

By Editors | 05/06/2025

The CFETS has revised its emergency service rules to adapt to market developments and maintain trading order.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Enacts Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act

By Editors | 04/06/2025

The passage of CMEPA, designed to modernise investment taxation and boost financial inclusion, is expected to increase activity on the local stock market.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Charts Course for Enhancing Australia’s Capital Markets

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/06/2025

ASIC outlines plans to reform public and private capital markets, seeking to address concerns around retail investor access and the cost of listing.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Prepares Capital Market Reform Roadmap

By Thisanka Siripala | 04/06/2025

The regulator distilled six capital market themes to guide its next steps, including streamlining IPO processes and the role of pension funds in shaping capital flows.