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Market Infrastructure

ECB Concludes First Cyber Resilience Stress Test for Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 29/07/2024

The ECB said the results will help raise awareness about existing cyber risks and “the need for investment to further enhance cyber resilience”.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea: Reforms Boost Appeal of Government Bond Market

By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2024

Research by ICMA and Bloomberg found increasing interest by international investors in the KTB market due to recent reforms.

Market Infrastructure

France Advocates for Coordinated Approach to T+1 Transition

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/07/2024

AMF and Banque de France call for a “two-phased approach” to the transition, emphasising close cooperation with the UK and Switzerland.

Securities / Derivatives

PBOC, SAFE Simplify Requirements Under QFII, RQFII Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 27/07/2024

QFII and RQFII registration, FX management, and account management requirements have been simplified to ease access for foreign investors.

Securities / Derivatives

PASLA Publishes APAC Securities Lending Market Guide 2024

By Editors | 26/07/2024

The guide provides information on securities finance markets across APAC, including recommendations for promoting more openness, transparency and efficiency.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Explores Benefits of Central Clearing for Bond, Repo Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/07/2024

The CFR says changes in the size and structure of the Australian bond and repo markets may have strengthened the case for introducing central clearing.

Securities / Derivatives

Korea Exchange Considers Japan-Style Market Restructuring

By Editors | 25/07/2024

A restructuring would minimise overlaps between the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets. The role of the KONEX market will also be reconsidered.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Establishes Special Unit to Examine Valuations in Private Markets

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 25/07/2024

The dedicated unit will address transparency concerns in private markets, aiming to ensure fair practices and investor protection.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Consults on Draft Legislation to Reform Merger Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/07/2024

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the reforms will make Australia’s merger approval system faster, stronger, simpler, more targeted and more transparent.