MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam To Launch Central Clearing Counterparty System in 2027

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

The SSC has outlined a multi-year plan involving legal reforms and the creation of a dedicated clearing subsidiary, targeting a Q1 2027 implementation.

Securities / Derivatives

ISLA, FIX Trading Collaborate to Standardise Securities Lending

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

ISLA and FIX Trading will align the Common Domain Model and FIX protocol to enhance efficiency and reduce settlement failures.

Market Infrastructure

UK Proposes to Ban Ransomware Payments by Public Sector Bodies

By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2025

The proposed ban in the UK comes nearly two months after mandatory reporting of ransomware payments came into effect in Australia.

Market Infrastructure

EBA Upholds Strict EU Market Access Rules for Third-Country Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

The EBA has found no case to ease branch requirements for third country firms that provide core banking services into the EU.

Enforcement

SEBI to Place MCX on Regulatory Review After Market Outage - Report

By Mark Johnston | 25/07/2025

SEBI is reported to be considering action against MCX following a technical glitch that caused a trading halt on Wednesday.

Market Infrastructure

AFCA Sees High Volume of Complaints Continue

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

Australia's complaints body is calling for mandatory scam codes and highlights the need for a compensation scheme as complaint volumes remain "unacceptably high".

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong to Expand Mandatory Reference Checks for Bankers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2025

From September 2025, the MRC Scheme will be expanded to cover 50,000 frontline staff involved in securities, insurance, or mandatory provident fund regulated activities.

Fintech / Regtech

China to Roll Out New SME Credit Assessment, Data Flow Models

By Editors | 25/07/2025

Multi-agency notice details a nationwide SME credit platform and new mechanisms for cross-border data transfer in key pilot zones.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Proposes Overhaul of Industry Code Guidance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/07/2025

ASIC has launched a consultation on significant updates to its framework for approving financial and credit sector codes.