Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

Chinese Exchanges Finalise Foreign Access Rules for Bond Repo Market

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

New regulations detail the operational framework, access channels, and compliance duties for overseas institutions participating in exchange-traded repo business.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Proposes ‘Near 24/7’ Operations for Peso Payment System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

The move aims to cut settlement risk, boost cross-border payments, and align the country’s core financial infrastructure with global standards.

Enforcement

India’s NSDL Settles SEBI Probe with $1.74m Payment

By Mark Johnston | 22/12/2025

The NSDL resolved allegations regarding delayed account freezing, vendor contract irregularities and unpaid securities oversight.

Securities / Derivatives

UK Proposes Overhaul of Benchmarks Regime, Easing Overseas Access Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

New framework would only regulate systemic benchmarks, removing use restrictions and reforming access for foreign administrators, including those in APAC.

Securities / Derivatives

Philippine SEC Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cyber Resilience

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

Draft rules enhance board oversight, mandate dedicated security teams, and implement a five-day breach reporting requirement for capital market firms.

Fintech / Regtech

APAC Leads Globally in Implementing Payment System Interlinking Arrangements: BIS Survey

By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2025

A new central bank survey highlights the region's lead in payment links, alongside global progress on ISO 20022 and non-bank access

Trending

South Korea Eases Bank FX Rules to Bolster Weakening Won

By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

Authorities are relaxing forward position limits and suspending liquidity stress tests to increase US dollar supply.

Capital / Liquidity

Malaysia Central Bank Mulls Operational Resilience Overhaul for FIs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

BNM has launched a consultation on a new resilience-first approach, citing rising digital and third-party risks.

Market Infrastructure

Australian Regulators Unveil Roadmap to Cut Financial Sector Red Tape

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2025

A multi-agency plan details over 50 commitments to simplify rules, streamline data reporting, and reduce compliance burdens for FIs.