Asia-Pacific News
The latest industry and regulatory news affecting the Asia-Pacific region.
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FIA responds to Hong Kong SFC on proposed investor identification regime
FIA expresses support for the overall direction of the proposals and recognises the important role that an effective investor identification framework would play in strengthening market transparency, enhancing surveillance and supporting the continued development of Hong Kong’s derivatives market.
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Unparalleled access to Asia: A conversation with SGX Group’s Loh Boon Chye and FIA’s Walt Lukken
As SGX Group marks its 25th anniversary, and at this year’s FIA Asia Derivatives Conference, SGX Group Chief Executive Loh Boon Chye and FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken spoke with MarketVoice about Asia’s growing influence in global derivatives markets.
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APAC exchange leaders weigh extended trading hours, retail boom sustainability
At FIA's Asia 2025 conference in Singapore, exchange leaders outlined a regional pivot towards after-hours trading, while also examining whether the rapid growth in retail activity can be maintained.
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FIA responds to ASIC consultation on market integrity rules
FIA has submitted a response to the Australian Securities & Investments Commission's Consultation Paper 386 on proposed amendments to the ASIC market integrity rules for trading systems and automated trading.
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FIA comments on draft amendments of the PRC Enterprise Bankruptcy Law
FIA recommends involving the China Securities Regulatory Commission alongside other authorities when determining the scope of qualified financial transactions, and ensuring equal legal protection for similar products regardless of where they are traded, cleared or settled. FIA also proposes adding a new article providing clear recognition and protection for financial market infrastructure operators.
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FIA responds to SEBI closing auction session proposal
FIA has submitted comments to the Securities and Exchange Board of India on its proposal to introduce a closing auction session in the equity cash segment. FIA welcomes SEBI’s initiative as an important step in bringing India’s market structure closer to global best practices.
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FIA responds to SEBI consultation on restructuring of indices with derivatives contracts
FIA has submitted its response to the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s consultation on the implementation of eligibility criteria for derivatives on non-benchmark indices, which aim to prevent concentration of derivatives indices in a few stocks. FIA supports Alternative B, which allows existing indices to transition through reweighting and constituent adjustments, rather than requiring the creation of entirely new indices.
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FIA responds to ASX dynamic default fund consultation
FIA has submitted its response to ASX on its proposed Dynamic Default Fund Framework. In its response, FIA welcomed the initiative to strengthen resilience and risk management and also urged refinements to better align with international standards and market practice.
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FIA and ISDA respond to Reserve Bank of Australia guidance for the clearing and settlement facility resolution regime
FIA and ISDA urge greater clarity in the RBA’s draft guidance on clearing and settlement facility resolution to enhance transparency, communication and market stability during interventions.
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FIA responds to ASX Consultation on Anomalous Order Thresholds for ASX 24 Products
FIA supports ASX’s AOTs for interest rate futures and urges further engagement on commodity thresholds to align with global best practices and enhance market integrity.
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