MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

    Fintech / Regtech

    Malaysia to Establish ‘Data Commission’ and New Strategy to Bolster Digital Trust

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2025

    The move aims to strengthen data governance and cyber resilience, with a focus on creating frameworks interoperable with ASEAN-wide standards.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Advances Law to Establish Metals and Minerals Exchange

    By Editors | 13/08/2025

    Legislation passed by India's lower house will establish a new authority to establish a national trading platform for minerals and metals.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Flags 'Last Mile' Challenges as 2026 Resilience Deadline Nears

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

    HKMA to issue new guidance on third-party and cyber risks as it pushes banks to embed resilience into daily operations.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Financial Giants Execute First Fully On-Chain US Treasury Repo Trade

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

    The transaction used tokenised US Treasuries and USDC for atomic settlement, demonstrating the potential for 24/7 capital markets.

    Market Infrastructure

    Philippines Launches New Web-Based SME Credit Risk Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2025

    The BSP says the new web-based system aims to improve loan assessment and reduce collateral dependence using anonymised statistical data.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Hong Kong Finalises ISO 20022 Trade Reporting Specifications

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2025

    Regulators published a revised technical guide for OTC derivatives reporting. Reporting entities must declare system readiness by 12 September.

    Market Infrastructure

    APRA Calls for Urgent Cyber Uplift from Super Funds

    By Editors | 12/08/2025

    APRA warned the industry to improve collaboration and controls following recent attacks on members, highlighting systemic risks and third-party dependencies.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Chinese Futures Exchanges Finalise Rules for Programmatic Trading

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2025

    China's five futures exchanges have detailed new reporting, fee, and risk management requirements for algorithmic and high-frequency trading.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Grants NCDEX In-Principle Nod for Equities Segment

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    NCDEX has received conditional approval to launch equities and derivatives, plans INR 7.5 billion investment to develop the new segment.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Overhauls Broker Inspections to Ease Compliance Burden

    By Editors | 08/08/2025

    New framework mandates single joint annual inspections by MIIs, replacing separate audits to reduce disruption and improve supervisory efficiency.

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