MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

China NFRA Announces Regulatory Work Plan for 2025

By Mark Johnston | 28/04/2025

The work plan includes a regulatory overhaul in the trust sector, as well as the introduction of new rules on product suitability, information disclosure, cybersecurity, and custody.

Fintech / Regtech

Sri Lanka to Adopt XBRL for Reporting by Listed Companies

By Editors | 26/04/2025

The Colombo Stock Exchange said it will adopt a phased approach for implementation, starting with interim financial statements in early 2026.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Calls on Firms to Prepare for Handling Multi-Counter Securities

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/04/2025

HKSCC is asking market participants to review their internal systems and operation arrangements to ensure a smooth transition in June.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS Publishes Findings from DLT Project to Enhance FX Settlements

By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2025

Project Meridian FX demonstrated the technical feasibility of using “synchronisation operators” to modernise FX settlements, improve interoperability, and increase efficiency.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Proposes Reforms to Online Dispute Resolution Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/04/2025

SEBI proposes to expand the scope to include depositories, while also introducing direct arbitration for select cases and enhancing safeguards.

Securities / Derivatives

China Issues New Bond Valuation Guidelines for Interbank Market

By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2025

NAFMII’s guidelines aim to standardise the valuation process, emphasising transparency, independence, objectivity, prudence and fair competition.

ESG / Sustainability

China Issues Work Plan for Opening Up Services Industry

By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2025

The plan includes several measures specific to the financial industry, including attracting overseas funds to invest in green projects

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Considering Review of Liquidity Risk Framework for Asset Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/04/2025

MAS will study the need to review the current liquidity risk management framework and engage with the industry when ready.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS Publishes Findings from Project to Tokenise MDB Promissory Notes

By Manesh Samtani | 24/04/2025

Project Promissa developed a DLT platform for tokenised promissory notes, enabling more efficient management of the notes throughout their lifecycle.