Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Licenses Second Derivative Trade Repository

By Editors | 16/11/2023

ASIC has granted an Australian Derivative Trade Repository licence to US-based KOR Reporting Inc.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Consults on Further Changes to OTC Derivatives Reporting Rules

By Editors | 16/11/2023

ASIC proposes changes to some data elements and other minor amendments, informed by international developments and industry engagement.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Launches New Tokenisation Initiatives Under Project Guardian

By Editors | 16/11/2023

Five new industry pilots have been initiated. A new funds workstream and new digital infrastructure initiatives being launched.

Market Infrastructure

China: NFRA, CSRC Publish New Details on Scope of Responsibilities

By Editors | 16/11/2023

The NFRA was established in May as a new body to oversee all sectors of the financial industry, except securities, though it is absorbing investor protection responsibilities from the CSRC.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Outlines 2024 Work Priorities, Cites Financial Stability Concerns

By Editors | 16/11/2023

FSB discussed “pockets of remaining banking-sector vulnerabilities” and ongoing work to implement the regulatory framework for crypto and stablecoins.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Proposes Legislation to Cut Red Tape from Financial Advice

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/11/2023

The draft legislation responds to several recommendations of the quality of advice review released early this year.

Press Release

Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2023 – Results Announcement

By Editors | 15/11/2023

Regulation Asia held its sixth annual Awards ceremony on 14 November 2023. Here we explain our methodology and announce the winners for the year.

Capital / Liquidity

BSP Approves Rules for New Intraday Settlement Facility

By Editors | 13/11/2023

The facility will allow eligible participants to borrow funds from the BSP to ensure timely execution of RTGS settlements.

Market Infrastructure

Korea Considers Extending Short Selling Ban to Market Makers

By Editors | 13/11/2023

The FSC will first carefully examine the impacts such a move would have on investor protection and market development.