Market Infrastructure

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Links FX-Retail platform with Bharat Connect to Widen Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/10/2025

The pilot linkage is expected to expand retail access to the FX market, enabling customers of five banks to buy US dollars directly through digital channels and third-party apps.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Major Overhaul of Exchange Administration Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/10/2025

SEBI plans to merge rules for equity and commodity exchanges and create separate frameworks for exchanges and clearing corporations to ease compliance.

Securities / Derivatives

Nepal Task Force Proposes Reforms to Revitalise Capital Market

By Editors | 09/10/2025

The plan includes removing lending caps, restructuring the stock exchange via an IPO, and introducing derivatives, short selling, and securities lending.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Review Securities Lending Rules to Boost Cash Market Liquidity

By Editors | 09/10/2025

The regulator is reviewing the process and design of its SLB mechanism, which has seen limited traction compared to the more popular futures market for shorting.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Explores Enhancements for e-CNY Wallet

By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025

Hong Kong authorities are discussing higher transaction limits and new use cases for the digital yuan pilot but have no firm timeline.

Market Infrastructure

Cyber Threats and Regulatory Fragmentation Challenge FIs, Sibos Hears

By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2025

Sibos panellists discussed the dual challenge of evolving AI-driven threats and a complex global regulatory landscape, calling for greater collaboration and a focus on fundamentals.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesian Regulators Partner to Deepen Repo Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025

BI, OJK, and KPEI launched a tri-party repo system and expanded GMRA adoption to modernise the market, enhancing transparency, liquidity, and financial stability.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM Launches RENTAS+ to Enable 24/7 Interbank Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/10/2025

The modernised real-time settlement system, enables continuous interbank fund transfers and reduces risks from the rapid growth of instant payments.

Market Infrastructure

Australia to End ASX Listings Monopoly with Cboe Approval

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2025

ASIC has approved Cboe Australia’s application to list companies, introducing direct competition for IPOs in Australia for the first time.