Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

ESMA Seeks Input on Changes to UCITS Framework

By Mark Johnston | 09/05/2024

ESMA seeks input on expanding UCITS eligible assets to crypto, catastrophe bonds, emission allowances and other asset classes.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Forms New Architecture Community for Project Ensemble

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2024

The Community will develop standards to support interoperability among wCBDC, tokenised money and tokenised assets.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Consults on Regulations for Big Four Auditors

By Editors | 07/05/2024

Treasury is seeking views on stronger powers for the ATO and TPB and regulations for accounting, audit and consulting firms.

Market Infrastructure

ASEAN+3 Ministers Approve New Rapid Financing Facility

By Editors | 06/05/2024

The Rapid Financing Facility will enable ASEAN+3 countries to access emergency financing during periods of urgent balance of payments needs.

Securities / Derivatives

UK Consults on Guidance for New Derivatives Reporting Rules

By Editors | 04/05/2024

The consultation seeks feedback on new Q&As and corresponding changes to the UK EMIR validation rules, which take effect from 30 September.

Fintech / Regtech

US CFTC Appoints First-Ever Chief AI Officer

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/05/2024

The role will involve leading the development of the CFTC’s enterprise data and AI strategy and advancing its data-driven capabilities.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Publishes Details on Reforms to Foreign Investment Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/05/2024

Greater scrutiny will apply to foreign investments in sensitive sectors. Passive investors with a strong track record would receive less scrutiny.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Updates Expectations on Operational Risk Management

By Ajoy K Das | 03/05/2024

The updated guidance note better aligns with the BCBS principles and extends applicability to regulated entities beyond just banks.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Capital Markets Regulators Committed to Innovating With Tokenisation

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/05/2024

The UK FCA’s Rupert Harrison and Thai SEC’s Kris Tontipiromya discussed their tokenisation work at the recent Digital Assets Asia 2024.