MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

RBA Commences Overhaul Process after Comprehensive Review

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/07/2023

Starting 2024, the RBA will introduce new changes to the way the central bank is managed and how its board handles monetary policy.

Market Infrastructure

BSP Issues Draft Guidelines on Operational Resilience

By Mark Johnston | 14/07/2023

Financial institutions should be able to demonstrate that they can continue to render critical operations through significant disruptions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UK Treasury Consults on Digital Securities Sandbox

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/07/2023

The proposed Digital Securities Sandbox will enable firms to test issuance and trading of digital securities.

Big Picture

BIS Releases Three Reports Covering Crypto, Stablecoins, CBDC

By Manesh Samtani | 13/07/2023

One report says explains why crypto assets are ill-suited to play a significant role in the monetary system. The other two discuss CBDC progress.

Enforcement

FFC Asia 2023: HKMA Says Information Sharing Key to Fighting Fraud

By Karen Ng | 13/07/2023

HKMA says information sharing among banks will be key to tackling the new challenges in the fraud and financial crime landscape.

Fintech / Regtech

Cambodia Launches Cross-Institutional Payment System for ATM, POS Services

By Editors | 13/07/2023

The Cambodian Shared Switch aims to enhance payment transactions through payment cards in Cambodia.

Fintech / Regtech

NZ’s FMA Issues Proposal to Enhance Industry Operational, Cyber Resilience

By Editors | 12/07/2023

If a licensee experiences a significant disruption, they must promptly notify the FMA no later than 72 hours after the incident.

Big Picture

Collateral Use Can Introduce Financial Stability Risks: BIS Officials

By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2023

Using collateral reduces incentives for borrower screening and monitoring and can undermine the safe haven status of government securities.

Market Infrastructure

UK to Reverse MiFID II Research Unbundling Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 12/07/2023

The move is aimed at enhancing the appeal of the UK’s financial services sector and foster a more vibrant and competitive research environment.