Market Data & Technology

Payments & Settlements

RBI Rolls Out New Continuous Cheque Clearing System

By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2025

The RBI has rolled out a new continuous clearing system, cutting cheque settlement times from days to hours.

Structural Regulation

Sri Lanka SEC Launches 10-year Roadmap to Overhaul Capital Markets

By Mark Johnston | 01/10/2025

Regulator unveils 12 key projects including stock exchange demutualisation and a new derivatives market to boost economic growth.

Trading & Investment

BIS Study Calls for "Nuanced" Approach to HFT Regulation

By Manesh Samtani | 24/09/2025

BIS working paper finds high-frequency trading has a dual impact, increasing risk for some stocks while improving liquidity for others.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Bourse to Launch 'CredNex' Platform to Boost ETF Liquidity

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2025

TSE says the new automated system for ETF creation and redemption aims to cut processing times from minutes to seconds, improving market stability and pricing.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Proposes New Reporting NAV Rules for AIFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/09/2025

SEBI has proposed new rules requiring AIFs to report NAVs to depositories within 15 days of valuation.

Payments & Settlements

BIS Develops Prototype to Analyse ISO 20022 Payments Data

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

The Project Keystone platform, a joint effort with the Bank of England, offers modules for liquidity, economic, and fraud analysis using ISO 20022 payments data.

Trading & Investment

India's MSE Raises New Funds to Better Compete in Derivatives Market

By Mark Johnston | 03/09/2025

The Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India has secured fresh capital for its derivatives push and infrastructure upgrade but faces hurdles from dominant rivals and regulation.

Market Data & Technology

FSS Korea: Listed Financial Firms Complete First XBRL Filings

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/08/2025

The new disclosure system enables real-time English access to financial notes, improving transparency for foreign investors.

Reporting & Disclosures

Verra Developing New Carbon Credit Registry to Boost Transparency

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/08/2025

Verra and S&P Global are building a "next-generation" carbon credit registry, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency for carbon market participants.