MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

FSB to ‘Intensify Engagement’ on Cross-border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2025

Klaas Knot’s final letter to the G20 ministers says progress to enhance cross-border payments hasn’t yet led to “material improvements” for end-users.

AML / KYC

India Issues Rules for KYC Registration Agencies in GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2025

The regulations outline eligibility, compliance, and cybersecurity requirements for KYC Registration Agencies operating in GIFT City.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan Proposes Revisions to FX Regulations to Boost Efficiency

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2025

The changes include relaxed reporting requirements, simplified bond issuance procedures, and updated KYC rules.

ESG / Sustainability

Taipei Exchange to Establish Green Securities Certification System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/04/2025

TPEx will launch a green securities certification system in 2026 to encourage enterprises to engage in green and sustainable economic activities.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan FSC Proposes to Update Internal Control Rules for Banks, FHCs

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/04/2025

The amendments aim to strengthen risk management, audit independence, cybersecurity, and sustainability practices across banks and financial holding companies.

Market Infrastructure

Shanghai Launches Action Plan to Enhance Cross-Border Financial Services

By Manesh Samtani | 22/04/2025

The plan includes measures to improve cross-border settlement efficiency, optimise FX hedging services, and strengthen financing support for firms that are “going global”.

Market Infrastructure

Bangladesh Bank to Launch Intraday Liquidity Facility in July – Reports

By Editors | 22/04/2025

A new intraday liquidity facility will help banks avoid fund settlement issues as the existing repo facility is being phased out

ESG / Sustainability

China Publishes 2025 Plans for Carbon Emissions Trading Market

By Manesh Samtani | 21/04/2025

China released detailed plans for managing the market and expanding it to include the steel, cement, and aluminum smelting industries this year.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC Again Extends Stock Market Stabilisation Measures

By Editors | 21/04/2025

The FSC said it was extending the three stabilisation measures implemented on 6 April for a second time, but this time without specifying the duration of the extension.