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Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Take 20pc Stake in HKMA’s CMU OmniClear Holdings

By Mark Johnston | 13/11/2025

Partnership aims to build a major regional CSD and advance Hong Kong’s fixed-income ecosystem and status as an RMB hub.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia Unveils Cyber Resilience Framework for Stock Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

The nine-pillar cyber resilience framework aims to bolster defences and reinforce investor confidence following the unauthorised trades incident earlier this year.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS Unveils TRACTION Report to Drive Asia’s Energy Transition

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

Final TRACTION report outlines how high-integrity energy transition credits can accelerate Asia’s move away from coal while ensuring energy reliability and social inclusion.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Report Highlights Evolving Risks of Asset Tokenisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/11/2025

IOSCO has found that adoption is limited and risks are evolving, urging regulators to apply existing principles to the market.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA to Mandate Registration for Crypto Exchange Tech Providers

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

Regulator moves to close security loopholes exposed by the JPY 48.2 billion DMM Bitcoin breach, requiring third-party system providers to register.

Fintech / Regtech

Hong Kong and Shenzhen Sign Pact to Integrate Gold Markets, Deepen Fintech Ties

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/11/2025

The agreement between Hong Kong and Shenzhen aims to create a regional gold ecosystem and will provide regulatory support for cross-border processing and trade.

Market Infrastructure

SGX to Launch Next Gen Trading Engine ‘Iris-ST’ in 2027

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

SGX is also seeking market feedback on proposed rule changes to enhance market efficiency, risk controls, and system resilience.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ASIC Modernises ETP Framework, Sets Rules for Crypto ETFs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2025

ASIC’s new regulatory guide establishes criteria for crypto-asset products, introduces mandatory labelling, and clarifies rules for active ETFs and market operators.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA Backs Stablecoin Project Involving Megabanks

By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

Japan's FSA launches "Payment Innovation Project" to test joint issuance of stablecoins by Mizuho, MUFG, and SMBC under existing laws.