MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

China Publishes Plan to Standardise Credit Repair Processes Nationwide

By Editors | 04/07/2025

China has released a new plan to streamline credit repair, setting clear conditions and timeframes for entities to correct their public credit records.

Market Infrastructure

Global Banks, Regulators Join Forces on Public Blockchain Risk Framework

By Editors | 04/07/2025

An industry group including G-SIBs and MDBs is developing a unified framework to manage the non-financial risks of using public blockchains.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Introduces New Order Routing Service on Integrated Fund Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/07/2025

The introduction of the new Order Routing Service will help transform the fund order placement process, which includes subscriptions and redemptions.

Market Infrastructure

HK Review Panel Urges Overhaul of MPFA's Fining and Sanctioning Policies

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

An independent review panel has called for greater consistency in the MPFA's enforcement actions, raising concerns over its new fining mechanism.

Big Picture

North America’s T+1 Shift Squeezes APAC Trading Operations

By Editors | 03/07/2025

Report finds APAC  firms face compressed timelines, significant foreign exchange risks, and the need for overnight operations.

Market Infrastructure

WFE Calls for Enhanced Oversight as Private Markets Balloon

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

The WFE wants regulators to tighten private market oversight, warning that opaque valuations and rising leverage threaten financial stability.

Fintech / Regtech

ACCC Grants AusPayNet Authorisation to Facilitate End of Cheques System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025

The ACCC granted final authorisation allowing AusPayNet to engage with government and industry participants on winding down Australia’s cheque system.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Plans New IT Capacity Framework for Commodity Exchanges

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025

The revision of IT infrastructure rules for commodity exchanges and clearing corporations will align standards with equity markets.

Market Infrastructure

IAIS Publishes Draft Operational Resilience Framework for Insurers

By Editors | 02/07/2025

New paper details objectives and tools for insurers, focusing on governance, stress testing, and managing third-party risks.