Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

EU Seeks to Coordinate T+1 Transition with UK, Switzerland

By Editors | 11/04/2024

The European T+1 Industry Task Force said alignment will reduce the complexity for multi-jurisdictional firms and minimise scoping issues.

Market Infrastructure

EU Firms “Prepared” to Meet UPI Reporting Requirments: DSB

By Editors | 10/04/2024

The DSB said its user onboarding data reveals a steady increase in EU headquartered firms joining the UPI service.

Market Infrastructure

NAFMII Publishes Standard Agreement for Swap Connect

By Editors | 10/04/2024

The agreement is intended for use by domestic and foreign counterparties trading interest rate derivatives under Swap Connect.

Market Infrastructure

NZ FMA to Require Operational Resilience as Licence Condition

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/04/2024

The FMA also launched a new “light-touch” online notification form for licence holders to notify the regulator of material incidents.

Fintech / Regtech

China Unveils New Measures to Deepen MSME Credit Access

By Editors | 08/04/2024

Platforms in China that aggregate credit data will be integrated into a national network, where a centralised hub will be used to collect and share credit information with FIs.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ESMA Calls on EU Commission to Clarify Aspects of DLT Pilot Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2024

Four applications have been received and eight others are expected in 2024, but no authorisations have been granted under the Regime.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Proposes Guidance on Supervision of Exchanges

By Editors | 05/04/2024

The consultation report provides guidance on supervising exchanges that provide multiple services or are part of a larger group.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ECB Announces Participants for Upcoming DLT Settlement Trials

By Editors | 05/04/2024

The first wave of trials will involve ten market participants, six market DLT operators, and five central banks.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore Tables Bill in Parliament to Amend Cybersecurity Act

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/04/2024

Under the amendments, data centres, cloud services and other foundational digital infrastructure will be subject to a “light-touch” regulatory treatment.