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HKEX Adds New Reference Rate Under Swap Connect

Date 22/09/2025

• 1-year Loan Prime Rate added into floating reference rate options under Northbound Swap Connect
• Separately, OTC Clear has begun extending today the maximum tenor for clearing CNY non-deliverable interest rate swaps (CNY NDIRS) it clears from 5.5 years to 11 years

Masaar: Dubai Financial Services Authority Welcomes 2025 Cohort Of Its Graduate Programme, Helping To Foster The UAE’s Next Generation Of Regulatory Leaders

Date 22/09/2025

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), today launched the 2025 cohort of its Masaar graduate programme – a flagship initiative designed to prepare talented United Arab Emirates (UAE) Nationals for careers in financial regulation and to advance Dubai and the UAE’s ambition to build world-class national capabilities in financial services. This year’s cohort welcomes six UAE National graduates who were carefully selected for their strong academic background, professional potential, and commitment to public service, and who will now embark on a two-year journey to become the next generation of financial regulators.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Consults On Extending Investor Identification Regime To Exchange-Traded Derivatives In Hong Kong

Date 22/09/2025

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) today launched a consultation on the proposed investor identification regime for the exchange-traded derivatives market (HKIDR-DM) to further bolster the integrity and sustainable development of Hong Kong’s capital markets.

Tokyo Stock Exchange: New Infrastructure Supporting The Evolution Of The ETF Market - Launch Of ETF Creation And Redemption Platform “CredNex”

Date 22/09/2025

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (hereinafter “TSE”) will launch “CredNex,” a new platform supporting ETF (exchange-traded fund) creation and redemption operations, on September 29, 2025.

ASIC Signals Opportunity For Industry To Lift Private Credit Standards

Date 22/09/2025

In its latest update on Australia’s public and private markets, ASIC has called on industry bodies to lift their standards across Australia’s private credit sector following expert observations on better and poorer practices (REP 814).

SGX Indices Launches iEdge Singapore Next 50 Indices To Broaden Visibility Of Listed Companies

Date 22/09/2025

• Indices aim to reflect the diversity of Singapore’s stock market and offer a view of market opportunities beyond the 30 largest companies

ASIC: Advancing Australia’s Public And Private Markets: Progress Update

Date 22/09/2025

Australia’s capital markets are strong, and they are adapting to meet the future needs of our economy. Within this ecosystem, private markets are rapidly expanding and unlocking new investment opportunities that support an attractive and efficient national economy.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority: Catalist Market Operator Obligations Review

Date 22/09/2025

Catalist Markets Limited (Catalist) is licensed under section 316 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act) to operate Catalist Public Market. 

A Celebratory Launch Event Was Recently Held At The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Marking The Distribution Of Bank Shares To Customers

Date 21/09/2025

A celebratory launch event was held recently at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, marking distribution of bank shares to customers who had chosen to receive them, as part of a unique program announced by the bank.

Tehran Securities Exchange Weekly Market Snapshot, 17 September 2025

Date 20/09/2025

Click here to download Tehran Securities Exchange's weekly market snapshot.