Market Infrastructure

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB to Prioritise Implementation of Post-Crisis Reforms

By Mark Johnston | 26/02/2025

The FSB will conduct a strategic review of 15 years of post-crisis reforms to identify areas for improvement in ensuring consistent, global implementation.

Enforcement

SEBI Fines Indian Clearing Corporation for Cybersecurity Lapses

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2025

SEBI said the BSE subsidiary didn’t maintain an up-to-date inventory of IT assets or comply with requirements to identify critical assets.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore Banks Have Completed the Transition to SORA

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2025

The transition, which concluded in December 2024, enhances trust and confidence in SGD interest rates and strengthens market resilience.

Market Infrastructure

BSP Forms New Cyber Resilience Governance Council

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2025

The council aims to foster a safe, secure, and resilient financial system by promoting strong cybersecurity practices, governance, and collaboration.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Issues New Clearing and Settlement Rules for ASX

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2025

ASX must ensure pricing of its clearing and settlement services is “transparent, fair and reasonable”, among other requirements.

Market Infrastructure

SFC Consults on Registrar Fee Limits in Paperless Securities Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/02/2025

The SFC proposes limits for the fees that securities registrars can charge investors under the USM regime, which is targeted for implementation in early 2026.

Market Infrastructure

KRX Signs Cooperation MoU With Istanbul Stock Exchange

By Mark Johnston | 25/02/2025

The agreement includes cooperation on developing new products, improving IT infrastructure, and enhancing the trading environment for their respective members.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore Unveils Measures to Strengthen Equities Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2025

The measures include establishing a S$5 billion market development fund, modifying the Global Investor Programme, and transitioning to a disclosure-based regulatory framework.

Market Infrastructure

ECB to Launch Settlement Platform for DLT-based Transactions

By Thisanka Siripala | 24/02/2025

The ECB said the long-term strategy seeks to support international financial transactions while maintaining the stability of the European financial ecosystem.