Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Highlights Risks of Reduced Liquidity, Basel III Hurdles for Tokenised Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025

ISDA executive highlights growing liquidity pressures and urges reform of 'punitive' Basel rules for tokenised assets to improve collateral mobility.

Securities / Derivatives

Korean Authorities Pressure Brokers, Form NPS Panel to Defend Won

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/11/2025

Authorities summoned securities firms over retail-led dollar demand and established a new consultative body with the national pension fund.

Fintech / Regtech

GIFT City Regulator Proposes Tough Cybersecurity Rules for MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

The draft guidelines mandate strict cyber-resilience standards, including tighter controls, mandatory audits and rapid breach reporting for MIIs operating in GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives

Indonesia to Demutualise Stock Exchange to Boost Capital Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

The proposal will transform IDX from a mutual-owned entity into a company, aiming to improve governance, promote product innovation, and deepen market liquidity.

Capital / Liquidity

CCP Global Calls for Broader Access to Central Bank Deposit Accounts

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

Global clearing group urges regulators to grant PFMIs-compliant CCPs access to central bank deposit accounts to enhance financial stability.

Crypto / Digital Assets

China, UAE Deepen Financial Ties with CBDC Payment, System Interlinking

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2025

The two nations launched the mBridge CBDC platform, linked instant payment systems, and introduced a co-branded prepaid card.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Governor: Proportionate Framework is Cornerstone of Financial Regulation

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/11/2025

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra outlined a risk-sensitive, hybrid regulatory framework, stressing financial stability as the central bank’s “north star".

Market Infrastructure

Swift Officially Ends Support for Legacy MT Messaging Standard

By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2025

The end of the Swift MT coexistence period ushers in an era of richer data, though hurdles remain even for firms that switched to ISO 20022 on time.

Market Infrastructure

G20 Targets Debt, Regulation, and Climate Finance Gap

By Manesh Samtani | 25/11/2025

G20 communique outlines a comprehensive financial agenda, including MDB reform, crypto-asset regulation, and a USD 5.9 trillion funding need for developing nations' climate goals.