MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Faces Investor Split Over Dual-Class Share Proposal

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/07/2025

Australia’s largest investors express mixed views as ASX seeks reforms to attract listings and compete with global markets.

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.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Outlines Priorities on Monitoring, Asset Management and Sustainability

By Thisanka Siripala | 09/07/2025

The FSA has outlined its policy priorities, focusing on enhanced financial monitoring, asset management reform, and bolstering sustainability disclosure and cyber resilience.

Market Infrastructure

China Proposes Overhaul of CIPS Rules to Bolster Risk Controls

By Manesh Samtani | 09/07/2025

To support the yuan's expanding international role, the proposed regulations shift to principles-based oversight and give the system operator greater responsibility.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Paper Offers Roadmap for Addressing Quantum Threat in Banking

By Manesh Samtani | 08/07/2025

A new BIS paper outlines a roadmap for banks and supervisors to counter quantum computing threats, urging an immediate start.

Market Infrastructure

ACCC Proposes to Authorise Industry Collaboration on A2A Payments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/07/2025

The ACCC is consulting on its proposal to authorise industry collaboration about future of Australia’s account-to-account payment infrastructure.