Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

China Announces More Measures to Support Private Firms, Property

By Editors | 03/08/2023

Banks will be encouraged to focus on satisfying the financing needs of enterprises, support exchange rate risk hedging, and further lower their mortgage rates.

Market Infrastructure

CUSIP-Based Entity Identifier Launched for Syndicated Loan Market

By Editors | 03/08/2023

The new 10-character CEI code will enable transparency and system interoperability across the syndicated corporate loan asset class, globally.

Market Infrastructure

Bangladesh Halts InterBank Transactions Due to RTGS System Glitch

By Editors | 01/08/2023

Bangladesh’s RTGS system faced technical issues, halting inter-bank transactions. Transactions through the RTGS system resumed the next day.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ, FMA Issue New Standards for Designated FMIs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/08/2023

The new standards, effective from 1 March 2024, include 28 Standards, accompanying guidance, and a framework for regulating overseas FMIs.

Market Infrastructure

UPDATED – SEBI Directs MIIs to Establish Common Dispute Resolution Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/08/2023

Disputes between investors or clients and listed companies or any specified intermediaries or regulated entities in the securities market will be resolved through the proposed new platform.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA is Reviewing its Data Collections Roadmap

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/08/2023

Some data collections are being prioritised to support APRA’s policy priorities for banking and to address data gaps.

Market Infrastructure

DTCC Exits Global Markets Entity Identifier Business

By Editors | 31/07/2023

DTCC to exit Global Markets Entity Identifier operations by 22 August, partnering with GLEIF for a seamless transition.

Fintech / Regtech

China Appoints Ex-Telecom Exec to Head Up New Data Regulator

By Editors | 31/07/2023

Liu Liehong’s appointment signifies the operational readiness of China’s newly-formed agency, the National Data Bureau.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Pledges to Implement Further Governance Improvements

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/07/2023

ASX has pledged to, within three months, implement 16 recommendations made by Herbert Smith Freehills in its review of the group’s governance structure.