MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

Final Rules for Swap Connect Agreed by Authorities – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 10/04/2023

Swap Connect could start trading by June if not sooner. Mainland treasury bond futures may also become accessible from Hong Kong.

Market Infrastructure

RBI to Permit Local Users to Access Onshore NDF Market

By Editors | 09/04/2023

The move is intended to further deepen the forex market in India and provide residents with greater hedging flexibility, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said.

Securities / Derivatives

SET to Streamline Market Data Licensing Processes

By Editors | 07/04/2023

The Stock Exchange of Thailand has partnered with DataBP to launch a new online platform that will simplify reporting and standardise market data administration.

Fintech / Regtech

Wanton Wiper Malware and the Weaponization of Legitimate Tools

By Lotem Finkelstein | 07/04/2023

A bigger threat than ransomware is the reemergence of malware that destroys sensitive data, says Lotem Finkelstein.

Fintech / Regtech

APAC Regulators Form New Forum to Address Cloud Risk

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2023

MAS assistant managing director Vincent Loy said the twice-a-year forum will help APAC regulators and CSPs ensure greater resilience of cloud adoption in the financial sector.

Crypto / Digital Assets

IOSCO Pledges to Deliver Sustainable Finance & Crypto Work in 2023

By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2023

Under its new two-year work programme, IOSCO will issue a consultation on crypto asset regulation in H1 2023, and on DeFi regulation in Q3.

Market Infrastructure

Industry Bodies Say EU BMR Presents ‘Cliff-edge Risks’

By Editors | 05/04/2023

Industry bodies say only benchmarks designated as systemically important should be in scope of BMR for mandatory compliance.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea to Develop Guidance on Mitigating Technology Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2023

The guidelines are an action item from a new task force that was created after a data centre fire disrupted Kakao’s services last October.

Market Infrastructure

Industry Asks ASIC to Lengthen SOFR OIS Implementation Period

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/04/2023

ISDA and AFMA responded to an ASIC proposal to remove OIS contracts referencing USD LIBOR from derivatives clearing requirements and replace them with those referencing SOFR.