Market On Close (MOC) Mechanisms Part 3 – What Traders Need to Know About APAC MOC Facilities?

In Episode 82, we complete our round the world review of global market on close mechanisms with a trip through the APAC region. Joining us for the APAC discussion are two regional market structure experts: Winnie Khattar, Head of Market Development for Blackrock in the Asia Pacific Region; and Khashayar Sirti, Head of APAC Trading for UBS Asset Management. Winnie and Khash work in tandem to walk through the nuances of each of the 14 different markets in the region with market on close mechanisms including India, a market that will debut its MOC facility in August. The two panelists finish with some thoughts on the sustainability of positive momentum in the region and what is needed for inflows to continue.

This podcast was recorded on June 29th, 2026.

Chapter Headings

01:28 Using Local vs Global Brokers to Access APAC Markets

03:33 The New Market on Close Mechanism in India

11:51 Navigating Closing Benchmark Activity in China's Retail Dominated Tape

17:44 How Taiwan's Daily Price Move Limitations Impact Closing Activity in Highly Volatile Stocks?

27:33 Off Again, On Again – The History of MOC in Hong Kong

32:39 The Outlier – Korea

39:04 The ASEAN Nations

48:35 Australia Has a New Competitor to ASX

54:52 Japan's New Auction Model is Gaining Traction 

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