Markets & Infrastructure

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

BSP Amends Rules and Procedures on Director Disqualification

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

The new regulations introduce a path for voluntary permanent self-disqualification and formalise the process for banning individuals convicted in court.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ASX Proposes Major Overhaul of Futures Clearing Default Fund

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

ASX is proposing to introduce monthly dynamic resizing, where clearing participants with higher tail risk make larger contributions.

Payments & Settlements

Proposed Bill Seeks to Force New Zealand Businesses to Accept Cash

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2025

A new members' bill proposes to force most businesses to accept cash for transactions up to NZD 500, prompting debate from industry groups.

Structural Regulation

India to Streamline Regulatory Processes for GIFT City Market Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025

The IFSCA has released a consultation paper on draft Master Circulars for seven categories of market intermediaries, aiming to simplify regulatory processes and promote ease of doing business.

Trading & Investment

MAS Appoints First Asset Managers Under S$5bn Equities Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025

The first SGD 1.1 billion of the EMDP will be managed by Avanda, Fullerton, and JP Morgan, while an additional SGD 50 million will be used to enhance research and listings.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Consults on Mutual Fund Categorisation Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025

The draft proposes standardised scheme names, portfolio overlap limits, renaming of debt funds, and wider residual asset investment options.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Proposes Regulatory Framework for Cash Distribution System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2025

Australian regulators would gain new powers to oversee pricing, manage crises, and ensure service continuity in the cash-in-transit sector.

Data Privacy

Japan's FSA Orders Nippon Life to Report on Information Leak

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025

The FSA ordered Nippon Life to explain how one of its employees accessed and shared confidential documents obtained from MUFG Bank.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Australia Grants Clearing and Settlement Facility Licence to Clearstream

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2025

ASIC granted the licence and the RBA has set out expectations for Clearstream to improve settlement arrangements and stakeholder engagement in the Australian market.