Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

RBI Allows SEBI-registered Non-bank Brokers Access to NDS-OM

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2025

Non-bank brokers can directly access NDS-OM on behalf of clients. This is expected to enhance retail trading of G-Secs.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Crypto Exchanges Urged to Bolster IT Security After Failures

By Thisanka Siripala | 12/02/2025

FSS inspections in the last two months found traffic surges overloaded exchange servers, highlighting the need for infrastructure upgrades.

Market Infrastructure

Australian Banks Agree to Pause Rural Branch Closures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2025

Banks to pause rural branch closures until 2027 and also make their services available via Australia Post.

Capital / Liquidity

HK Banks Execute First Repo Trades Using Mainland Bonds as Collateral

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2025

HSBC, BOCHK, StanChart and Hang Seng were among the first banks to execute offshore yuan repo transactions on Monday.

Market Infrastructure

UK Releases Roadmap for Transitioning to T+1 Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/02/2025

The Accelerated Settlement Task Force provides a structured timeline for the transition, identifying required actions and key milestones.

Market Infrastructure

RBI to Review Trading, Settlement Timings of Financial Markets

By Editors | 10/02/2025

A working group will review trading and settlement timings for RBI-regulated financial markets such as interest rate and FX markets.

Market Infrastructure

S. Korea Finalises Rule Changes to Bolster Cyber Resilience

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2025

The revisions provide financial institutions greater decision-making autonomy and strengthen the role of CEOs and directors in overseeing cybersecurity matters

Crypto / Digital Assets

GDF-FIX Alliance Creates Bridge to Tokenised Assets

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/02/2025

GDF and FIX members have demonstrated the ability to connect to blockchain-based assets using FIX-based TradFi platforms.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea Grants Final Approval for ATS Launch on 4 March

By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2025

The FSC said the ATS launch will bring about extended trading hours, more diverse order types, and lower transaction costs for investors.