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Fintech / Regtech
China Issues Guidance on Data Protection Compliance Audits
By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2025
The guidance incorporates the requirements of the Cybersecurity Law, Data Security Law, Personal Information Protection Law and other related regulations and national standards.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Extends Deadline for QSBs to Enable T+0 Settlement
By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2025
Qualified Stock Brokers have until 1 November 2025 to set up their systems to participate in optional T+0 settlement, instead of 1 May 2025.
Market Infrastructure
NZX Consults on BCP, Disaster Recovery Plan Requirements
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2025
NXZ and NZX Clearing are consulting on requirements for market participants when developing BCPs and disaster recovery arrangements.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Outlines Plans for Payments Infrastructure Connectivity
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2025
HKMA Deputy CEO Darryl Chan said Hong Kong’s instant payments link with Mainland China is on track for launch in the middle of this year.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Tightens Timelines for Collection of Margins
By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2025
The new rules shorten the collection timeline for non-upfront margins to better align with the T+1 settlement cycle effective since January 2023.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia Developing Standard Instruction Format for NPP Payments
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025
AP+ has provided an update on its work to facilitate the migration from the BECS, which is being decommissioned, to the NPP.
Market Infrastructure
BSP Issues Draft Circular on Adoption of ISO 20022 Standard
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2025
The BSP says all participants of payment systems must adopt the ISO 20022 messaging standard for each specific business function.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX Prepares to Implement Minimum Spreads Reduction Plan
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2025
HKEX has directed exchange participants to join an optional end-to-end to verify system changes needed to implement phase 1 minimum spreads reduction.
Market Infrastructure
SFC, HKMA Issue Guidance for New Derivatives Reporting Regime
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2025
The documents provide clarifications and address concerns on the implementation of the updated OTC derivatives reporting requirements commencing in September.
Market Infrastructure
BSP Broadens Access to Foreign Exchange Hedging Instruments
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/04/2025
The BSP has implemented reforms to broaden Filipinos’ access to hedging instruments involving the Philippine peso
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