Market Infrastructure

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Widens Rupee Derivatives Market Access to Primary Dealers

    By Editors | 23/09/2025

    The RBI has permitted standalone primary dealers to trade in non-deliverable rupee derivatives, aiming to deepen the onshore forex market.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBI Urges CCIL to Modernise Infrastructure for Rupee Internationalisation

    By Mark Johnston | 23/09/2025

    RBI Governor urges CCIL to build infrastructure for diverse currency pairs, leveraging technology to boost rupee internationalisation and retail access.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBNZ Opens Final Application Phase for New Payment System Access

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025

    The RBNZ is now inviting payment service providers and other non-bank entities to apply for direct access to its core settlement system.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Korea Exchange to Launch KOFR Swap Clearing on 27 October

    By Editors | 23/09/2025

    The move is part of a regulatory push to establish the risk-free KOFR as the new benchmark interest rate, replacing the CD rate.

    Market Infrastructure

    Tokyo Bourse to Launch 'CredNex' Platform to Boost ETF Liquidity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025

    TSE says the new automated system for ETF creation and redemption aims to cut processing times from minutes to seconds, improving market stability and pricing.

    Securities / Derivatives

    APAC Retail Demand a Key Driver for Extended Trading, Says WFE

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/09/2025

    The WFE highlights demand from Asia-Pacific investors in its analysis of the push for 24-hour trading, but warns of significant liquidity and post-trade challenges.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HK Official Confirms Plan to Pursue T+1 Settlement

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

    Specific proposals for T+1 settlement will be rolled out next year, while officials call for a careful assessment of the more complex 24-hour trading model.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKEX's OTC Clear to Launch LPR Swaps Under Swap Connect

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2025

    OTC Clear is adding the 1-year Loan Prime Rate for Northbound swaps and extending NDIRS tenors, with new risk and reporting rules.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Advances Banking Law Overhaul to Strengthen Supervision

    By Editors | 22/09/2025

    A draft amendment approved in principle by the State Council aims to fill regulatory gaps and crack down on illegal financial activities.

    Market Infrastructure

    Central Banks Outline Options for Tokenised Wholesale Settlement

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2025

    Report co-authored by BIS and seven central banks and maps out six approaches for integrating new technologies like DLT with central bank money.

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