Market Infrastructure

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    Market Infrastructure

    OCBC Joins LCH SwapClear and HKEX’s OTC Clear

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/09/2023

    Direct clearing membership with LCH SwapClear and OTC Clear will help lower costs and enable better hedging tools for investors.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    FSB Proposes Toolbox of Financial Resources and Tools for CCP Resolution

    By Editors | 21/09/2023

    New consultation report proposes a “toolbox approach” as a global standard for CCP financial resources and tools for resolution.

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    Enforcement

    Australia Proposes Reforms After PwC Tax Leak Scandal

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/09/2023

    Australia has commenced consultations on draft legislation to strengthening the integrity of the tax system and increasing the power of regulators.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Tokyo Bourse Announces Decision to Extends Trading Hours

    By Editors | 21/09/2023

    The TSE will extend the closing time from 3pm  to 3.30pm, coinciding with the launch of Arrowhead 4.0 on 5 November 2024.

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    Market Infrastructure

    JSCC Allows MTFs and SEFs to Clear Swaps Without Take-up Process

    By Editors | 21/09/2023

    Tradeweb said the decision to replace the “time-consuming and redundant” take-up process will enable clients to benefit from fully automated workflows.

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    Market Infrastructure

    PBOC Promises Better Business Environment for Foreign Firms

    By Editors | 20/09/2023

    PBOC governor Pan Gongsheng said China will continue to open up its market for global businesses and create a more business friendly environment.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Major FMIs to Collaborate on Digital Assets Development

    By Editors | 20/09/2023

    DTCC, Clearstream and Euroclear will work to improve standardisation and interoperability in the industry, focusing on real-money assets.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Indonesia to Launch Carbon Exchange Next Week

    By Editors | 19/09/2023

    IDX will be the operator of the new carbon exchange. OJK said the launch will mark a “new chapter” in Indonesia’s efforts to reduce GHG emissions.

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    Market Infrastructure

    NZX Consults On Introduction of Exchange-delivered Dark Pool

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/09/2023

    ‘NZX Dark’ will provide an alternative venue for investors to execute large transactions with anonymity and price improvement.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Bloomberg Issues Consultation on Potential Cessation of BSBY

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/09/2023

    In July, IOSCO effectively declared BSBY non-compliant. The administrator is now seeking feedback on whether to stop publishing the rate.

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