Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

Brunei and Laos Join ASEAN Payment Connectivity Initiative

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/04/2024

The addition of Brunei and Laos brings the ‘Regional Payment Connectivity’ group to a total of eight ASEAN central banks.

Securities / Derivatives

BOK Forms Work Group to Promote Greater Use of KOFR

By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2024

Policymakers and industry participants are concerned that the widely-used CD rate may not be recognised internationally in the future.

Market Infrastructure

UK Starts Preparing for Move to T+1 Settlement Cycle

By Manesh Samtani | 31/03/2024

Some operational changes will be implemented by end-2025, to enable the market to prepare for a full transition to T+1 before end-2027.

Market Infrastructure

China Starts Shutting Down Local Financial Asset Exchanges

By Editors | 29/03/2024

Local financial asset exchanges in Hunan, Liaoning, Xi’an and Chongqing have been closed, with regulators in other provinces and cities planning to do the same.

Market Infrastructure

Enhanced SMP Service for Derivatives to Launch in June: HKEX

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/03/2024

Enhanced SMP features will be available for testing from 2 April. Optional readiness test will be held on 15 June ahead of the launch.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA, SFC Call on Firms to Ensure Readiness for US Move to T+1

By Editors | 28/03/2024

Firms should consider deploying additional staff and or making adjustments to work shifts or working hours to cope.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia Tables Bill to Introduce Climate Disclosures, Strengthen FMI Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/03/2024

The legislation will implement new mandatory climate reporting requirements and strengthen regulatory arrangements for FMIs.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA to Commence Work to Update FX Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2024

CEO Scott O’Malia said ISDA is also prioritising the development of a new industry notices hub and continuing to engage with US policymakers on the proposed Basel III reforms.

Market Infrastructure

China Relaxes Rules on Cross-border Data Transfers

By Editors | 26/03/2024

The new rules allow businesses to transfer certain types of data overseas without declaration or security reviews, addressing concerns from foreign businesses.