MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

RBNZ Flags Long-Term Financial System Shifts from Ageing Population

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

The central bank is urging financial institutions to prepare for gradual but significant changes driven by an ageing population.

Market Infrastructure

RBNZ to Open New Phase of ESAS Applications in September

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/07/2025

The next phase of ESAS applications may include payment service providers, overseas deposit takers and operators of designated FMIs.

Market Infrastructure

India’s IFSCA Proposes Tighter Rules for Appointments to Boards of MIIs

By Mark Johnston | 15/07/2025

India’s IFSCA is proposing tighter rules for board appointments at financial market infrastructure institutions in GIFT City, aiming to bolster investor protection and global credibility.

ESG / Sustainability

Indonesia Launches REC Trading Platform to Power Clean Energy Future

By Mark Johnston | 15/07/2025

The renewable energy certificate trading market aims to boost renewable energy, attract global investors, and accelerate climate-aligned energy transition.

Market Infrastructure

APAC CCPs Watch for Market Shift as EMIR Hands Advantage to Eurex

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 15/07/2025

Forcing clearing into Europe could have farther-reaching implications than intended, writes Blake Evans-Pritchard.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Proposes Plan to Replace Futures Clearing System by Q1 2027

By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2025

ASX has launched a consultation on replacing its Genium system with a Nasdaq platform, proposing operational and technical changes for participants.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Eyes First Foreign Currency Equity Listings in GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/07/2025

The new mechanism is expected to open a new capital raising route for Indian companies with global ambitions, as well as foreign firms looking to tap into India.

Big Picture

Asset Servicing Firms Face Spiralling Costs by Delaying ISO 20022 - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2025

New report by The ValueExchange and SmartStream Technologies highlights that slow adoption of ISO 20022 is costing firms up to USD 21 million annually.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Finalises RBA Overhaul with New Policy and Governance Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2025

New statements mandate the publication of interest rate votes and create a board to oversee culture, completing a major central bank reform.