Asia-Pacific News
The latest industry and regulatory news affecting the Asia-Pacific region.
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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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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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