Market Infrastructure

Crypto / Digital Assets

Project mBridge Ready for Live Transactions by Early Adopters

By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2024

Private sector firms are invited to further develop the multi-CBDC platform by proposing new solutions and use cases.

Fintech / Regtech

Hackers Put Stolen Santander Data Up for Sale – Reports

By Editors | 05/06/2024

The hacking group reportedly stole 30 million customers’ bank account details and 28 million credit card numbers, among other information.

Market Infrastructure

ECB Consults on Guidance for Outsourced Cloud Services

By Mark Johnston | 05/06/2024

The guide covers governance of cloud services, disaster recovery, data security and confidentiality, exit strategy, and other areas.

Market Infrastructure

BIS Launches New Project to Enhance Cross-border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2024

The project will explore a new automatic FX settlement layer solution for cross-border payments, using wCBDC as a settlement asset.

Market Infrastructure

India to Allow Non-residents to Open Rupee Accounts

By Ajoy K Das | 05/06/2024

Indian banks will also be able to lend to non-residents in INR, as part of measures to internationalise the domestic currency.

Fintech / Regtech

New Zealand XRB Calls for Mandatory Digital Financial Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2024

The XRB says New Zealand should mandate digital financial reporting for entities that participate in financial markets.

Market Infrastructure

NZ FMA Identifies Weaknesses at Financial Advice Firms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/06/2024

The FMA also found that the transition to the new financial advice regime resulted in stronger relationships with clients for many advisers.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO Sets Out Good Practices for Leveraged Loan, CLO Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 04/06/2024

The report provides an analysis of LL and CLO markets and sets out 12 good practices to support decision-making in these markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Marketnode Set to Launch New Funds Settlement Infrastructure

By Editors | 04/06/2024

Fundnode will be ready within June with a network of partners including fund managers, wealth managers, and private banks.