MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Panel to Review Clearing Corporations’ Fee Independence

By Mark Johnston | 25/06/2025

SEBI has formed a working group to study the financial independence of clearing corporations and issues relating to their cost structures and transaction charges.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Targets Pressure Sales Tactics in Financial Advice Industry

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2025

ASIC is keeping a close eye on high-pressure sales tactics in the financial advice industry to help protect consumers.

Market Infrastructure

Bangladesh to Ease Foreign Firm Loan Rules to Boost Investment

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/06/2025

Under Bangladesh’s revised policy, foreign multinational companies will soon access loans at the same rates as domestic private firms.

Securities / Derivatives

CDSL: Modernizing India’s Capital Markets with Technology

By Editors | 24/06/2025

Managing Director and CEO Nehal Vora discusses how CDSL has leveraged technology to modernise India’s capital markets and facilitate growth.

Market Infrastructure

G7 Cyber Expert Group Publishes Reconnection Best Practices

By Manesh Samtani | 24/06/2025

New paper sets out best practices for financial firms reconnecting after cyber incidents, emphasising a phased approach and transparency.

Market Infrastructure

HK Asset Manager Calls for Change to Boost City’s ETF Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/06/2025

Hang Seng Investment Management has offered three key recommendations to help enhance Hong Kong’s ETF market.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Securities Depository to Revamp PE Data Systems

By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025

KSD will upgrade the computer system used for its non-market asset investment support platform as part of efforts to enhance transparency supervisory oversight within private equity.

Fintech / Regtech

Mainland China and Hong Kong Launch Fast Payments Link

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/06/2025

HKMA and PBOC launched “Payment Connect”, streamlining cross-boundary payments and remittances between Hong Kong and Mainland China.

Securities / Derivatives

Colombo Stock Exchange Set to Launch New CCP Next Month

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 21/06/2025

The introduction of the CCP is expected to bring several key benefits, including eliminating counterparty default risk and enabling netting of trades.