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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.
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.
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