Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

Australia Unveils Draft Payments Law to Regulate Stablecoins, Digital Wallets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/10/2025

The new framework will bring a wide range of payment service providers under a core licensing regime, levelling the rules for banks and tech firms.

Securities / Derivatives

Vietnam to Gain Emerging Market Status in FTSE Russell Upgrade

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/10/2025

FTSE Russell upgrades Vietnam to 'Secondary Emerging' status in response to regulatory reforms that improve market access and transparency.

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.