Market Infrastructure

Taiwan to Introduce Responsibility Mapping System for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2024

The FSC has directed the local banking association to develop a responsibility mapping system by 1 January 2025, based on the UK Senior Managers Regime.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong SFC Outlines Strategic Priorities for 2024-2026

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/01/2024

The SFC will explore potential connect initiatives with other markets, embrace tokenisation of traditional products, and introduce AI in its workflows.

Market Infrastructure

BIS Sets Out Priorities for Next Review of FX Global Code

By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2024

BIS Market Committee Chair John Williams says the GFXC should expand adoption to more types of institutions and continue work on reducing FX settlement risk.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s IFSC Inks Pact for Hydrogen Trading Platform in GIFT City

By Ajoy K Das | 22/01/2024

The collaboration will develop a Global Green Hydrogen Price Index that will serve as benchmark for price discovery.

Market Infrastructure

Cambodia Securities Exchange Introduces USD Settlements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/01/2024

CSX says investors can now trade local currency stocks but settle their transactions in US dollars, which will increase market accessibility.

Market Infrastructure

Japan To Introduce Mandatory English Disclosures on Prime Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/01/2024

The TSE will require all listed firms on its Prime Market to make disclosures in English and Japanese starting 2025.

Market Infrastructure

Google Pay and India’s NIPL Ink Pact to Expand UPI Globally

By Ajoy K Das | 18/01/2024

The partnership aims to help Indian travellers make payments overseas, develop UPI-like models in foreign countries and ease cross-border remittances.

Market Infrastructure

India’s Proposal for T+0 Settlement Will Fragment Market: ASIFMA

By Editors | 18/01/2024

ASIFMA suggests that SEBI wait to see the impact from the US move to T+1 settlement before proceeding to a shorter settlement cycle in India.

Market Infrastructure

Xi Jinping Unveils Roadmap for Achieving ‘Financial Powerhouse’ Status

By Editors | 17/01/2024

The Chinese President highlighted the need for stronger connectivity between domestic and foreign financial markets and greater influence over international rules.

Capital / Liquidity

BIS Launches Consultation on Improving CCP Margin Requirements

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/01/2024

The report prepared by BCBS, CPMI and IOSCO has called for enhanced information sharing, better governance frameworks and greater transparency.

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