MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Industry Raises Concerns Over SEC Proposal to Redefine Exchanges

    By Editors | 18/06/2023

    SIFMA says the SEC’s attempt to bring DeFi systems into scope could potentially subject other non-DeFi broker-dealer systems to unnecessary regulation.

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    Market Infrastructure

    FIA Issues Standard to Promote Timely Trade Give-Ups and Allocations

    By Editors | 18/06/2023

    The standard focuses on streamlining the delivery and processing of allocation instructions. A consultation on average pricing was also launched.

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    Market Infrastructure

    FRAA Proposes Draft Metrics Framework for Assessing APRA, ASIC

    By Editors | 18/06/2023

    The framework will enhance the Financial Regulator Assessment Authority’s assessment toolkit and provide direct insights on APRA and ASIC’s activities.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Fed Launches Database of Firms With Access to Master Accounts

    By Editors | 17/06/2023

    The database also lists financial institutions that have requested access to master accounts and services, and the status of each request.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    FSB, IOSCO Set to Propose Reforms to Address Fund Liquidity Risk

    By Editors | 16/06/2023

    The FSB and IOSCO said that they will both be publishing consultation papers on liquidity risk management in early July.

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    AML / KYC

    Australia Assessing Adequacy of Crisis Management Settings

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 16/06/2023

    Regulators are assessing Australia’s crisis management settings to ensure they remain robust in light of international developments.

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    Big Picture

    Regulators Paying More Attention to Banks’ Cyber Resilience: FSI Paper

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 16/06/2023

    The paper outlines how escalating cyber threats have resulted in the development of “second-generation” cyber regulations.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Fit For Purpose: Existing Principles for FMIs Can Address Financial Climate Change Risks

    By Michael Leibrock | 16/06/2023

    FMIs are well placed to address climate-related risks in accordance with the existing PFMI principles, says DTCC’s Michael Leibrock.

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    Big Picture

    Faster Progress Needed to Enhance EU Capital Markets: IMF

    By Editors | 15/06/2023

    IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted key priorities to enhance Europe’s capital markets.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea Securities Depository to Establish Security Token Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/06/2023

    The KSD will set up a securities token platform and play the role of screening registrations of such digital assets.

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