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Market Infrastructure

Banks Want RBI’s Offshore Derivatives Reporting Plans Eased

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2025

Global banks are concerned about client confidentiality and cross-border regulatory conflicts if they are required to report offshore trades.

Securities / Derivatives

RBA Seeks Feedback on Clearing House Resolution Plan

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

The RBA has outlined its approach to using new powers to manage a failing clearing house, though emphasising that this would be a last resort.

ESG / Sustainability

Taiwan Partners with EEX to Develop Carbon Trading System

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

The agreement with Europe’s EEX aims to help Taiwan build its own emissions trading system and align with global standards.

Capital / Liquidity

EU FRTB Delay Raises Fresh Fears of APAC Disruption

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 01/07/2025

Australia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines may have to rethink their implementation roadmap.

Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan Launches Mandatory Clearing for TWD Interest Rate Swaps

By Manesh Samtani | 01/07/2025

The new regime, effective 1 July, aims to reduce counterparty risk, enhance capital efficiency, and align with global standards.

AML / KYC

HKMA Refines Rules for Onshore RMB Cross-Border Trade Conversion

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2025

HKMA has updated rules for CNY cross-border trade conversions, clarifying bank obligations under the RMB settlement scheme.

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Consults on Virtual Asset Dealers and Custodians Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/06/2025

FSTB and SFC are consulting on virtual asset regulatory regimes for OTC trading services and custodian services.

Market Infrastructure

Cboe Applies for Australian Listings Licence in Challenge to ASX

By Editors | 29/06/2025

Cboe Australia has applied to ASIC to launch a listings market in Q3, seeking to position itself as a lower-cost alternative to the ASX.

Market Infrastructure

US Bill Seeks Increased Transparency in China’s Exchange Rate Practices

By Editors | 28/06/2025

The China Exchange Rate Transparency Act aims to hold China accountable for its currency policies through increased IMF scrutiny.