Market Infrastructure

Fintech / Regtech

FS-ISAC Calls for Global Timeline on Quantum Crypto Migration

By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025

New white paper warns that delays in transitioning to quantum-safe standards create systemic risk and calls for a coordinated, phased approach for financial firms and regulators.

Market Infrastructure

APAC Banks Boost Cyber Spend but Lag on Third Party Risk Management

By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025

A new Moody's Ratings survey finds Asia-Pacific banks are increasing cyber budgets but trail North American peers in areas like mandating cyber insurance for vendors and AI policy.

Securities / Derivatives

Osaka Exchange Proposes Rule Changes for JGB, Precious Metals Futures

By Editors | 26/09/2025

The exchange is seeking public comment on proposals to widen tick sizes for mini JGBs and shift price bands for metals futures.

Market Infrastructure

China Issues New Rules to Boost Support for Digital Economy

By Editors | 26/09/2025

China has defined digital consumption for the first time and is calling on financial institutions to develop new products and funding channels.

Market Infrastructure

China Rolls Out Measures to Boost Service Exports, Ease Data Flows

By Editors | 26/09/2025

China has unveiled 13 policies aimed at expanding service exports, with a key focus on optimising cross-border data transfers and increasing financial support.

Market Infrastructure

RBA Dismisses Concerns That Card Fee Reforms WIll Impact Fraud Protections

By Mark Johnston | 26/09/2025

RBA governor has rejected industry warnings that the plan to ban card surcharges will result in reduced fraud prevention for consumers.

Fintech / Regtech

Swift to Impose New Rules on Banks for Retail Cross-Border Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2025

New binding scheme, backed by over 30 global banks, will mandate upfront fee transparency and speed to meet G20 goals.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Unveils Roadmap to Bolster Global FIC Hub Status

By Manesh Samtani | 26/09/2025

Regulators outlined a 10-point plan including new trading platforms, CGB futures, and a focus on tokenisation to deepen liquidity and expand the offshore RMB market.

Market Infrastructure

BIS Researchers Develop AI Tool to Predict Market Stress 60 Days Out

By Manesh Samtani | 25/09/2025

A new system combines a neural network and a large language model to forecast market dysfunction and explain its potential causes.