MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

    Capital / Liquidity

    BCBS Flags Bank-NBFI Risks, Puts Synthetic Risk Transfers Under Scrutiny

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

    New BIS report warns of growing interconnections and mutual dependence, highlighting the need for better data and signalling a probe into complex risk instruments.

    Market Infrastructure

    Philippines FSCC Flags Financial Risks, Eyes Deposit Insurance Reform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/07/2025

    Regulators are monitoring global headwinds and geopolitical tensions, while considering a risk-based premium system for the bank deposit insurance scheme.

    Securities / Derivatives

    CFTC Extends Swap Reporting Relief Affecting Major APAC Clearing Houses

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/07/2025

    The relief, requested by ISDA, removes certain duplicative reporting burdens for firms clearing swaps through five DCOs in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBA Announce Participates for Next Phase of Digital Money Experiments

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/07/2025

    The RBA says 24 innovative use cases ranging from local fintechs to major banks have been conditionally selected for the next stage of Project Acacia.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Expanded Business Scope for Credit Rating Agencies

    By Editors | 10/07/2025

    The proposal would allow credit rating agencies to rate instruments like unlisted securities, but requires strict operational separation and clear disclaimers to investors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BSEC Extends Deadline for Brokerages to Install Tamper-Proof Software

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

    Brokerages will have to complete implementation by 31 August, as BSEC makes it clear that there will be no further extension.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Consults on Novation Framework for OTC Derivatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

    The new framework aims to standardise practices, strengthen risk management, and enhance transparency in the OTC derivatives market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FSB Finalises Toolkit to Curb Non-Bank Leverage Risks

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/07/2025

    The FSB has issued new recommendations for authorities to monitor and control leverage in the growing non-bank sector.

    ESG / Sustainability

    G20 Body Launches Consultation on Global Carbon Credit Data Model

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

    A draft data model proposes standardised identifiers and data fields to boost transparency and unlock finance in fragmented carbon markets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India’s NSDL and CDSL Launch Proxy Advisory Integration

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

    The two depositories have launched a new electronic voting feature that integrates proxy advisory recommendations, enabling retail investors to make informed decisions.

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