Asia-Pacific News
The latest industry and regulatory news affecting the Asia-Pacific region.
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FIA responds to CSRC CP on the 2026 measures for the supervision and administration of futures companies
The response supports the CSRC’s objective of strengthening supervision and implementing the PRC Futures and Derivatives Law, while recommending that the framework remain proportionate and workable for foreign-invested futures companies and international financial groups.
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FIA and ISDA respond to MAS CP on recovery and resolution planning for market infrastructures
FIA and ISDA respond to the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s consultation on recovery and resolution planning and enhancement of resolution powers for capital market infrastructures. The response supports the proposed framework for recovery and orderly wind-down planning for capital market infrastructures, while recommending greater clarity and safeguards on certain aspects of the framework.
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FIA responds to SEBI CP on review of variable net worth for stock brokers
FIA’s response supports SEBI’s objective of strengthening broker resilience, while recommending recalibration of the methodology to ensure it remains risk-based and proportionate, particularly in light of India’s pre‑funding, upstreaming and CCP-level risk safeguards.
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Hong Kong sharpens focus on connectivity and growth as derivatives activity accelerates
Hong Kong has seen its role as a gateway between China and global markets strengthen amid a surge in cross-border trading and derivatives activity. Market participants say sustaining that momentum will depend on continued investment in infrastructure and diversification across asset classes.
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FIA responds to OSE consultation on revisions to the contract months of Nikkei 225 Mini Options
FIA has submitted a response to Osaka Exchange's consultation on proposed revisions to the method of setting the contract months of Nikkei 225 Mini Options. FIA welcomes OSE’s proposal to introduce additional weekly expiries, noting that a broader range of short‑dated options can support more flexible and precise risk management for market participants.
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FIA and ISDA respond to CPMI-IOSCO consultation on general business losses
FIA and ISDA backed CPMI-IOSCO proposals, urging clearer prescriptive treatment of FMI general business losses, stronger resources, consistent scenarios, transparency, and rejecting margin gains haircutting.
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FIA responds to CCIL consultation on capped member liability
FIA submitted comments to the Clearing Corporation of India Limited's consultation on revising the capped member liability framework for Default Fund replenishment. FIA welcomed CCIL’s aim to improve transparency and predictability of members’ potential unfunded Default Fund exposure.
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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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