Editor's Note

Shaping Tomorrow with Optimal Securities Infrastructure

Capital markets across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa are standing at a moment similar to the one India now reflects upon: domestic participation is rising, equity culture is deepening, and policymakers are celebrating a new era of financial inclusion. Yet beneath the optimism lies a delicate balance between genuine structural strength and pockets of fragility.

From Singapore’s sophisticated exchange to fast-expanding investor bases in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, Southeast Asia has seen a retail surge powered by mobile trading, fintech platforms, and aggressive financial literacy campaigns. Young investors, comfortable with apps and global narratives,...  >>More