Market Infrastructure

    Market Infrastructure

    Global Banks, Regulators Join Forces on Public Blockchain Risk Framework

    By Editors | 04/07/2025

    An industry group including G-SIBs and MDBs is developing a unified framework to manage the non-financial risks of using public blockchains.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKEX Introduces New Order Routing Service on Integrated Fund Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2025

    The introduction of the new Order Routing Service will help transform the fund order placement process, which includes subscriptions and redemptions.

    Market Infrastructure

    HK Review Panel Urges Overhaul of MPFA's Fining and Sanctioning Policies

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

    An independent review panel has called for greater consistency in the MPFA's enforcement actions, raising concerns over its new fining mechanism.

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    Big Picture

    North America’s T+1 Shift Squeezes APAC Trading Operations

    By Editors | 03/07/2025

    Report finds APAC  firms face compressed timelines, significant foreign exchange risks, and the need for overnight operations.

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    Market Infrastructure

    WFE Calls for Enhanced Oversight as Private Markets Balloon

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

    The WFE wants regulators to tighten private market oversight, warning that opaque valuations and rising leverage threaten financial stability.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    ACCC Grants AusPayNet Authorisation to Facilitate End of Cheques System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

    The ACCC granted final authorisation allowing AusPayNet to engage with government and industry participants on winding down Australia’s cheque system.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Plans New IT Capacity Framework for Commodity Exchanges

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025

    The revision of IT infrastructure rules for commodity exchanges and clearing corporations will align standards with equity markets.

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    Market Infrastructure

    IAIS Publishes Draft Operational Resilience Framework for Insurers

    By Editors | 02/07/2025

    New paper details objectives and tools for insurers, focusing on governance, stress testing, and managing third-party risks.

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    Market Infrastructure

    China Extends Tax Incentives for Foreign Firms to Bolster Investment

    By Editors | 02/07/2025

    China has extended a preferential tax policy for foreign firms that reinvest profits into the country, a move aimed at boosting investor confidence.

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    Market Infrastructure

    New Zealand’s New Depositor Compensation Scheme Takes Effect

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025

    The new depositor compensation scheme protects depositors for up to NZD 100,000 in the event their bank or other licensed deposit taker fails.

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