Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

FSS Korea Unveils New Initiatives to Boost Industry’s Cyber Resilience

By Editors | 19/03/2024

The FSS will establish an “autonomous security system” that FIs will be able to use to conduct IT audits and self-inspections to identify security threats.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Sends Bill to Parliament to Boost Capital Market

By Editors | 19/03/2024

The bill will enable asset managers to outsource middle and back office operations and facilitate the development of a market for unlisted securities.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Updates Guidance on Operational Continuity in Resolution

By Manesh Samtani | 19/03/2024

A supplementary note was added to address today’s dependencies on third-party providers for critical shared services, and the digitalisation of such services.

Big Picture

Emerging Tech is Raising Cyber Risk in Financial Industry – Report

By Mark Johnston | 18/03/2024

A new IIF-McKinsey report offers a roadmap for mitigating cyber risks amidst the rapid adoption of emerging technologies in finance.

Fintech / Regtech

China UnionPay Launches Project to Optimise Payment Services

By Editors | 18/03/2024

China UnionPay will spend CNY 3 billion on acceptance terminal upgrades, signage placement and publicity in key cities.

Enforcement

CSRC Unveils New Policies for Boosting Stock Market Quality

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2024

The policies tighten the rules for IPO applicants, increase oversight of listed companies, and impose obligations on brokers and investment banks.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Scale Back Launch of Optional T+0 Settlement Cycle

By Ajoy K Das | 18/03/2024

SEBI said the “beta version” of the optional T+0 settlement system has been approved by its board, but only for a “limited set of 25 scrips” and “with a limited set of brokers”.

Big Picture

BIS Paper Calls for Stronger Oversight of Non-bank Retail Lenders

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2024

The paper proposes a three-pronged regulatory approach to help guide the prudential oversight of NBFI retail lenders and mitigate risks.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Considers Scaling Back Severe Weather Trading Plans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/03/2024

Hong Kong is reportedly considering whether to still keep local markets closed during the most severe weather events to help smaller firms continue operations.