MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

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.