Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

India's IFSCA Grants QCCP Status to IIBX Bullion Exchange

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

The recognition confirms the clearing house's alignment with global standards for systemically important FMIs.

Trending

APAC's Path to T+1 Settlement is Paved With Significant Hurdles

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

Market participants are actively engaged with the T+1 transition in APAC, but significant challenges involving FX, settlement discipline, and automation remain.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Proposes Tougher Rules for Capital Market Infrastructures

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

The regulator is consulting on new recovery and resolution planning rules and extending statutory bail-in powers to CMFMIs.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Finalises Derivatives Clearing and Reporting Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2026

The new rules extend the clearing exception for post-trade risk reduction exercises, aligning with industry feedback and international standards.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB Annual Report Flags Slowdown in G20 Reforms, Uneven Crypto Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 25/03/2026

FSB says implementation gaps in crypto and stablecoin rules create arbitrage risks, while progress on broader post-crisis reforms has slowed.

Market Infrastructure

Australian Regulators Flag ‘Elevated’ Global Risks, Stress Crisis Readiness

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/03/2026

Australian regulators are on high alert over geopolitical tensions, focusing on crisis readiness, cyber resilience, and prudent lending.

Market Infrastructure

Korea's Two-Tier Kosdaq Plan Sparks Debate on Market Polarisation

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/03/2026

Supporters see a path to enhanced visibility for 'star' firms, while sceptics warn of deepening divisions and point to the struggles of a previous premium segment.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Reporting Rules for Stockbrokers to Cut Compliance Burden

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2026

The regulator has scrapped mandatory demat account reporting and narrowed bank account disclosure rules for certain brokers, effective 17 April.

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Stablecoin Adoption in Capital Markets Hinges on Regulatory Clarity

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

Industry leaders highlight the need for regulatory convergence and robust interoperability standards to safely integrate stablecoins as a settlement asset for tokenised securities.