MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Publishes Guidance on New Derivatives Reporting Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2024

The guidance is intended to help reporting entities understand how to comply with the new reporting obligations which take effect on 21 October 2024.

Market Infrastructure

SGX RegCo Reviews Corporate Query Regime to Reduce Frictions

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2024

SGX RegCo adopts a three pillar approach to enhance the value of listed companies, but there have been calls for a more prescriptive approach.

ESG / Sustainability

HKICPA Consults on Exposure Drafts to Adopt ISSB Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2024

The exposure drafts are open for consultation until 27 October. The standards will be finalised by end 2024 and take effect on 1 August 2025.

Market Infrastructure

Australian Lawmakers Fail to Agree on Reforms to RBA

By Thisanka Siripala | 18/09/2024

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been trying to gain support for a bill to reform the RBA’s governance structure, but negotiations in the House have now ceased.

Market Infrastructure

Eurex Allows US Introducing Brokers to Become Direct Members

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2024

The change will enable US market participants to execute trades on Eurex markets via domestic introducing brokers throughout the US trading day.

Securities / Derivatives

US Move to T+1 Settlement Cycle Declared a Success

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/09/2024

Despite earlier fears, SIFMA, ICI and DTCC said there was no increase in failed trades, operational glitches or FX settlement issues following the transition.

Fintech / Regtech

More Than 40 Private Sector Firms Join BIS Project Agora

By Manesh Samtani | 17/09/2024

Seven central banks will work with more than 40 financial firms to explore how tokenisation can enhance wholesale cross-border payments.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong, Macao to Establish Bond Market Infrastructure Link

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2024

Investors in Hong Kong and Macao will be able to clear, settle and hold bonds in each other’s markets using their existing home market infrastructure.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore Considers Measures to Better Position Equity Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2024

MAS Deputy Chairman Chee Hong Tat, who chairs a review group established in August, outlines three main areas of focus to boost the equity market.