Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

RBI, ESMA Close to Resolving Stand-Off Over CCPs – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 07/09/2023

Discussions regarding MoUs between the RBI and ESMA are reported to be progressing more smoothly and regularly.

Fintech / Regtech

SGX Gains Connectivity to FIA Tech’s Trade Data Network 

By Editors | 07/09/2023

The new connectivity will give SGX members greater transparency into their trade give up/ take in process.

Market Infrastructure

Shanghai, Saudi Exchanges to Cooperate on Cross-Listings

By Manesh Samtani | 06/09/2023

The two exchanges will explore cross-listings of companies as well as ETFs, and also collaborate in areas such as fintech and ESG.

Crypto / Digital Assets

WFE Publishes Research on Exchange Engagement with Crypto Market

By Manesh Samtani | 06/09/2023

WFE survey found that almost half of the respondent exchanges already offer some crypto-related product or service in response to mostly retail demand.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Plans to Move to One-Hour Stock Settlement Cycle

By Editors | 06/09/2023

India just completed a move from T+2 to T+1 settlement in January. Reportedly, implementation of one-hour settlement is likely by March 2024.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Permits Banks to Use UPI With Credit Lines

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/09/2023

Scheduled commercial banks can now transfer funds to and from credit lines through the UPI system.

Crypto / Digital Assets

LSEG to Push Forward Plans to Develop Digital Markets Business

By Editors | 05/09/2023

LSEG has been exploring a possible blockchain-powered trading venue for about a year and has now reached an “inflection point”.

Market Infrastructure

NZX Adds Financial Recovery Tools to Operational Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2023

The amendments will take effect on 1 December, introducing five recovery tools to help manage a potential default by a market participant.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Proposes Formation of New Agency to Validate Performance Claims

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2023

SEBI proposes to create a new independent body that would validate performance claims made by intermediaries such as fund managers and investment advisers.