ASIFMA 2026 Liquidity Conference - The Future of Liquidity in Asia Pacific Capital Markets 📆Date: 9 October, 2026 📍The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong #2026LiquidityConference #ASIFMA2026 #ANMI #VoiceOfCapitalMarket #ASIFMA #CapitalMarkets #MarketLiquidity #FinancialMarkets #AsiaPacific #Investing #Trading #MarketInfrastructure #FinanceIndustry #HongKongEvents #CapitalMarketDevelopmentFund

Chairman, SEBI met Board members of ASIFMA (Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association) in Mumbai today. During the meeting, Chairman mentioned about the recent reforms carried out by SEBI for FPIs and ongoing efforts in the direction of Ease of Doing Business.

19 agosto 2025. 50 instituciones financieras firman una carta histórica al BIS. GFMA (Wall Street). ISDA. IIF. AFME. ASIFMA. SIFMA. Asesores: Boston Consulting Group, Ashurst y Sullivan & Cromwell. ¿Qué piden? Bajar el ratio del 1.250% al 54%.

"South Korea was one of the world's best-performing stock markets throughout 2025." Yet ASIFMA (industry lobbyist incl. JPMorgan & Goldman) want them to get rid of the new Naked Short-Selling Detection System to be considered "developed". 🤔 @FSC_Korea asiae.co.kr/article/20251230…

Bank Group Urges Caution on Faster Trade Settlements in Asia Global banks and funds cautioned that Asian exchanges moving to a T 1 settlement cycle will need significant investment to avoid higher risks such as failed trades, according to an ASIFMA report covering seven markets including Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia. ASIFMA’s Lyndon Chao said “solving the T 1 problem in Asia” is more complex than in the West due to diverse currencies and operational differences, warning that shrinking to T 1 could raise fail rates and trigger technical breaches like naked short selling. He noted Hong Kong may face pressure to align with China’s faster cycle since about 57% of its trading comes from the southbound link, adding that increased friction could make Hong Kong “less attractive” to global investors. mktnews.com/flashDetail.html…

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Hey @SMQKEDQG I think you're going to like this man!!💥 Read below to learn how the: IIF, GFMA, ISDA, SIFMA, BPI, FSF, FIA, GBBC, and GDF have all signed a formal request to loosen the rules on Group 2a cryptoassets (BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, DOGE). Begin reading here. Same doc, pages referenced 💪. 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 XRP: Group 2a today… Tier 1 tomorrow? On 19 August 2025, the Basel Committee (BIS) published updated standards on cryptoasset exposures. Thanks to @SMQKEDQG for sharing the docs. 👉 According to Basel, XRP currently qualifies as a Group 2a cryptoasset — along with BTC, ETH, SOL, and DOGE. That means it’s liquid, traded on regulated exchanges, and has derivatives/ETFs available. But here’s the interesting part: Basel caps banks’ crypto exposure at 1–2% of their Tier 1 capital (pp. 6–7). In other words, banks measure their XRP risk directly against the safest reserves in banking. While this doesn’t make XRP a Tier 1 asset today, it creates a regulatory bridge. --- Why some believe XRP could evolve into a Tier 1 liquidity asset Based on knowledge and speculative yet logical reasoning (not financial advice, DYOR), Jake Claver (@beyond_broke) has argued XRP could become a Tier 1 bank asset in due time. The logic: ✔️ ISO 20022 compliant → aligned with the new global payment standard. ✔️ Settlement utility → designed for cross-border payments and liquidity, not speculation. ✔️ Collateral potential → could be recognised in future Basel revisions as eligible collateral (p. 13). ✔️ Liquidity maturity → with derivatives, ETFs, and regulated exchanges, XRP already meets criteria few other assets do. ✔️ Regulatory alignment → BIS and global associations are already reviewing these standards. --- The push from global institutions In their 19 August 2025 letter, the world’s top financial associations urged the Basel Committee to recalibrate how Group 2a assets (BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, DOGE) are treated (pp. 12–13). The signatories included: Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA) (with AFME, ASIFMA, SIFMA) Institute of International Finance (IIF) International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Futures Industry Association (FIA) Financial Services Forum (FSF) Bank Policy Institute (BPI) Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC) Global Digital Finance (GDF) They asked Basel to: Recognise Group 2a assets as eligible collateral (p. 13). Reconsider treatment of Group 2 cryptoassets, since they trade actively on regulated exchanges (pp. 12–13). Ease the strict 1–2% cap of Tier 1 capital exposure (pp. 6–7). Recalibrate risk weights for Group 2a crypto — from the punitive 100% toward a fairer ~54% (pp. 11–12). Allow banks to apply internal risk models (as they do for equities and FX) (pp. 9–10). --- Are the banks already lining this up? Basel explicitly ties XRP exposure to Tier 1 capital limits (pp. 6–7). Now, the IIF, GFMA, ISDA, SIFMA, BPI, FSF, FIA, GBBC, and GDF have all signed a formal request to loosen the rules (pp. 9–13). Basel itself has said it will monitor and potentially recalibrate the framework as adoption grows. Put simply: the rules are already anchoring XRP to Tier 1 capital measures, and the biggest trade groups in global finance want those rules relaxed to make assets like XRP more usable. That doesn’t guarantee #XRP will be upgraded — but it strongly suggests the groundwork is being laid. --- Bottom line Today: XRP = Group 2a (higher-risk crypto bucket). Tomorrow? With regulatory recalibration and adoption, it could be reclassified and even treated as a Tier 1 liquidity asset. If that ever happened, banks could hold XRP alongside cash, Treasuries, and gold — potentially driving structural demand and more aggressive value pivots. ⚠️ This is not financial advice. It’s fact-based speculation grounded in Basel documentation and the 19 August 2025 trade-body letter. DYOR. 📌 Credit: @SMQKEDQG for the Basel docs & @beyond_broke for the Tier 1 perspective

UST clearing mandate “is a challenge” because “it will require the setup of a fresh set of documentation between the various participants” – Philippe Dirckx, Asifma hubs.li/Q037v7tb0

The Global Securities Markets Conclave (GSMC) presents an insightful panel discussion on Secondary Markets: Driving Liquidity and Enhancing Efficiency & Transparency. Secondary markets are pivotal to the global financial ecosystem, providing the liquidity, transparency, and operational efficiency that fuel sustainable growth. This discussion will bring together global experts to address: - The importance of a robust regulatory framework - Corporate governance for intermediaries - Strategies to drive liquidity - The role of technology and innovation in market transformation Date: 16 January 2025 Location: GIFT City, Gujarat Event Details: gsmc-ifsc.in This is an invite only event and for a wider reach, will be broadcasted on Youtube Live -www.youtube.com/@GSMCIFSC Hear from leading voices, including: Mr. Peter Stein, CEO, ASIFMA Mr. Rajesh Sharma, Head - Custody, HDFC Bank Limited Mr. Jisang Yoo, CEO, Mirae Asset ShanghaiN Mr. Anuj Rathi, MD & Head, HSBC Securities Services, India Mr. Jonathan Finney, Global Head of Equity Development, APAC, Citadel Securities Moderated by Mr. Praveen Kamat, General Manager, IFSCA, this event will explore how secondary markets can evolve to meet future challenges. @IFSCA_Official @NSEIndia @BSEIndia @nse_ix @india_inx @IIBXIFSC #GSMC2025 #GIFTIFSC #IFSCA #GIFTCity #NSEINDIA #BSEINDIA #INDIAINX #IIBX #IIDI #NSEIX #NSEICC #INDIAICC

An intermediary cannot be held responsible for any bad decisions by a client or external stakeholder based on the otherwise accurate and fair output of an AI tool,” Asifma How absurd. Says i am not accountable for what i sell! @Moneylifers @suchetadalal business-standard.com/market…

The Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (Asifma) has raised objections to Sebi’s proposed norms for regulating AI and machine learning (ML) tools. @This_khushboo mybs.in/2dbCOh1

Dr Rambabu Paravastu, Co-Chair, FICCI Environment & Climate Change Committee and CSO, Greenko Group, and the FICCI team met with Mr. Peter Stein, CEO, and Ms. Diana Parusheva, Managing Director - Public Policy & Sustainable Finance, ASIFMA, to discuss Climate Taxonomy, Climate Finance, and Carbon Markets. @ASIFMAnews

🌏 This week, IETA visited Hong Kong to discuss carbon markets. We shared insights on compliance markets, CBAM, and the voluntary market, and met government officials on Article 6 and China's ETS. Dirk wrapped up at the ASIFMA Conference, highlighting sustainable finance in Asia.

اليوم في سيبوس أمام قادة أسواق رأس المال من مؤسسة الإيداع والتسوية المركزية الصينية، وبنك BMO، وبنك DBS، ورابطة التجارة الإقليمية ASIFMA، تشرح أنجي ووكر كيف يدعم #Chainlink دورة حياة الأصول الرقمية الخضراء من البداية إلى النهاية. الفيديو الكامل من @ChainlinkToday ⬇️

Today at Sibos Before capital markets leaders from China Central Depository & Clearing, BMO Bank, DBS Bank, and regional trade association ASIFMA, Angie Walker explains how #Chainlink powers the end-to-end lifecycle of green digital assets. Full video from @ChainlinkToday ⬇️

ASIFMA เตือน คุมเข้ม Program Trading และ Short Selling เสี่ยงฉุดสภาพคล่อง ก.ล.ต. แจง เพื่อการเติบโตยั่งยืน thestandard.co/asifma-warns-…

🎯 Update News : ประเด็นที่น่าสนใจช่วงเปิดงาน Thailand Focus 2024 🔸 ดร. เผ่าภูมิ โรจนสกุล รักษาการรมช. คลัง ขึ้นกล่าวเปิดงาน พูดถึงความมั่นใจศักยภาพของเศรษฐกิจไทยและเห็นสัญญาณการฟื้นตัว หนุนจากการบริโภคเอกชน การส่งออก และการท่องเที่ยว โดยคาดว่าปีนี้จะขยายตัว 2.3-2.8% และได้กล่าวถึงโครงการ Entertainment Complex ซึ่งจะช่วยยกระดับและเป็นศูนย์รวมของการท่องเที่ยว และทิ้งท้ายด้วยการเชิญชวนการลงทุนในประเทศทั้งทั้งผ่านตลาดทุน และ FDI 🔸 ผู้ว่าธปท. ดร. เศรษฐพุฒิ สุทธิวาทนฤพุฒิ มองเศรษฐกิจใน 2H24 จะทยอยฟื้นตัวต่อ โดยคาดว่าทั้งปีจะขยายตัว 2.6% และชี้ว่าไม่เห็นสัญญาณของภาวะเงินฝืดแม้ว่าเงินเฟ้อปัจจุบันจะอยู่ต่ำกว่าระดับกรอบเป้าหมาย 1-3% และเน้นย้ำถึง 3 สิ่งสำคัญ (การเติบโต, เงินเฟ้อ และ เสถียรภาพการเงิน) ที่กนง. จะใช้พิจารณานโยบายการเงิน โดยจะให้ความสำคัญต่อแนวโน้มข้างหน้ามากกว่าข้อมูลตลาด 🔸 Lyndon Chao จาก ASIFMA เผยว่าสภาพคล่องในตลาดหุ้นเอเชียยังคงเดิมตั้งแต่ผ่านพ้นช่วงโควิด แต่ไทยกลับเผชิญภาวะสภาพคล่องไหลออก โดยลดลงมากถึง -37% ในปี 2024 เทียบกับ pre-COVID ในปี 2019 จากปัจจัยเรื่องความเชื่อมั่นด้านธรรมาภิบาล (เช่น STARK และ JKN), เศรษฐกิจที่เติบโตช้า และการทำธุรกรรมบางรูปแบบที่ลดลง เช่น Short Selling และการเทรดแบบ HFT 🔸 ดร. พรอนงค์ บุษราตระกูล จากก.ล.ต. เตรียมสนับสนุนการลงทุนระยะยาวอย่างยั่งยืนด้วยการออมผ่านการลงทุนในตลาดทุนไทยผ่านผู้เชี่ยวชาญ เสริมกับนโยบายส่งเสริมตลาดหุ้นไทยอย่าง ThaiESG Fund โดยจะเพิ่มมาตรการ Value-up Program ซึ่งจะส่งเสริมให้บจ. รายงานธรรมาภิบาล และแผนเพิ่มมูลค่า (Value-up Plan) และกองทุนวายุภักษ์ 🔸 ดร. ภากร ปีตธวัชชัย จากตลท. ชี้ว่านี่คือเวลาที่เหมาะสมในการลงทุนในตลาดหุ้นไทย หากพิจารณา PE Ratio ของ SET และอุตสาหกรรมนั้นอยู่ในระดับต่ำกว่าค่าเฉลี่ย 5 ปี และภาวะแวดล้อมอย่างด้านการเมืองที่เริ่มมีความมั่นคงมากขึ้น #InnovestXResearch #INVXnews

Discover the transformative power of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) in Capital Markets with @shialicechen, Co-Founder and General Counsel at @investax, in the ASIFMA Training Series Season 4—Session 8: "DLT in Capital Markets: Tokenization and Other Use Cases." Joining Alice Chen are Rajeev Tummala, Head of Digital & Data—Asia & MENA at @HSBC, and Lena Ng, Partner at Clifford Chance. Get ready for expert insights on how DLT and blockchain tokenization are revolutionizing capital markets. 📅 August 16, Friday ⏰ 12 PM - 1 PM SGT/HKT 🔗 Register Here ⬇️ asifma.org/event/asifma-trai…

This is happening this Friday as part of the ASIFMA Training Series! Tune in to learn about the use of DLT/Blockchain tokenization in Capital Markets. Stellar line up of expert trainers including Rajeev Tummala from HSBC and Lena Ng from Clifford Chance law firm. If you haven't heard of ASIFMA, it stands for Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association which is an independent, regional trade association with over 160 member firms comprising a diverse range of leading financial institutions from both the buy and sell side. lnkd.in/gSqAD7Nw

Today's #SDG Impact Conference, co-hosted by @UNDP, the MGF Lab of @PKU1898, ASIFMA & Climate Bonds Initiative, gathered experts to discuss financing for a #lowcarbon transition. During the event, a🆕report was launched on Financing the Climate Transition in China's Agri-Food System, and @UNDPasiapac Regional Director @kanniwignaraja delivered a keynote address. See her remarks➡️tinyurl.com/4zbnucwe