Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Directs FMIs to Self-Assess Compliance With PFMIs

By Ajoy K Das | 21/12/2023

Depositories and clearing corporations are directed to assess their compliance with the PFMIs on a periodic basis and report the results to SEBI.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong to Revive Immigration Scheme for Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/12/2023

The minimum investment stands at HK$30mn and includes a mandatory financial commitment to bolster local technology and innovation.

Fintech / Regtech

Data Protection Rules in China: An Ongoing Cycle of Reinvention

By Jingyuan Shi | 21/12/2023

Jingyuan Shi discusses China’s changing rules on cross-border data transfer and examines the extra-territorial implications.

Market Infrastructure

ACCC Responds to Government’s Merger Reform Proposals

By Editors | 21/12/2023

ACCC Chair Gina-Cass-Gottlieb said the government’s proposals for merger reform aren’t sufficient and that the ACCC’s own proposal would achieve the “right balance”.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Proposes Rules on Operational Resilience, Funds Segregation

By Editors | 20/12/2023

The CFTC also granted DCO registration to a crypto derivatives exchange and brokerage, allowing it to act as its own clearinghouse.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UK to Launch Digital Securities Sandbox on 8 Jan 2024

By Editors | 20/12/2023

The sandbox will allow FMIs to test the use of new technology including DLT to operate trading venues and perform CSD activities.

Fintech / Regtech

BSP Retains Moratorium on InstaPay and PESONet Fee Increases

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/12/2023

The moratorium will remain in place as the BSP works to eliminate fees entirely for small e-payment transactions.

Market Infrastructure

SFC Reminds Market of Coming Changes to Position Limit Regime

By Mark Johnston | 20/12/2023

The SFC has published an FAQ and updated its guidance note to help market participants understand the amendments, which come into force on Friday.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Approves Rule to Allow UPI Use in Swaps Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2023

The use of the UPI in the reporting of OTC derivatives in the US will start on 29 January 2024.