Market Infrastructure

Fintech / Regtech

UK Commits to Taking Forward Payments System Reforms

By Editors | 09/08/2023

The reforms will include a regulatory regime for future systemically important stablecoins used as a means of payment.

Market Infrastructure

NIST Solicits Feedback on Revamped Cybersecurity Framework

By Editors | 09/08/2023

NIST invites feedback on its updated Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 draft by 4 November 2023.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Inaugurates Carbon Exchange, Targeting Net Zero by 2050

By Editors | 08/08/2023

The Kaohsiung-based carbon exchange will initially offer consultation services. Trading will start in the first half of next year.

Capital / Liquidity

ChinaClear Lowers Reserve Funds Brokers Must Set Aside

By Editors | 07/08/2023

The change is expected to free up around CNY 30-40 billion of capital, and provide a boost to markets.

Market Infrastructure

China Pledges More Support for Private Enterprises

By Editors | 07/08/2023

The measures include more financial support for private enterprises including developers, easier visa rules, and tax exemptions.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Unveils Advisory Group to Navigate CHESS Replacement Project

By Editors | 04/08/2023

ASX established an Advisory Group to provide strategic advice and restore confidence in the beleaguered CHESS replacement project.

Market Infrastructure

China Announces More Measures to Support Private Firms, Property

By Editors | 03/08/2023

Banks will be encouraged to focus on satisfying the financing needs of enterprises, support exchange rate risk hedging, and further lower their mortgage rates.

Market Infrastructure

CUSIP-Based Entity Identifier Launched for Syndicated Loan Market

By Editors | 03/08/2023

The new 10-character CEI code will enable transparency and system interoperability across the syndicated corporate loan asset class, globally.

Market Infrastructure

Bangladesh Halts InterBank Transactions Due to RTGS System Glitch

By Editors | 01/08/2023

Bangladesh’s RTGS system faced technical issues, halting inter-bank transactions. Transactions through the RTGS system resumed the next day.