Markets & Infrastructure

Tokenisation

GDF-FIX Alliance Creates Bridge to Tokenised Assets

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/02/2025

GDF and FIX members have demonstrated the ability to connect to blockchain-based assets using FIX-based TradFi platforms.

Alternative Markets

FSC Korea Grants Final Approval for ATS Launch on 4 March

By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2025

The FSC said the ATS launch will bring about extended trading hours, more diverse order types, and lower transaction costs for investors.

CBDCs

PNG Completes CBDC Trial with Japan’s METI and Soramitsu

By Editors | 10/02/2025

The PoC involved building a secure payment infrastructure that enabled real-time payments and P2P remittances through a mobile app.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Australia Publishes Guide on Scams Prevention Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2025

The guide explains the steps banks, telcos and digital platforms would be expected to take to prevent, detect and disrupt scams.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Pressure Forces Panama to Quit Belt and Road Initiative

By Editors | 09/02/2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly threatened “necessary measures” against Panama if it did not reduce Chinese influence in the Panama Canal.

Payments & Settlements

CPMI Addresses Challenges of Extending RTGS Operating Hours

By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2025

CPMI says operators can implement changes to extend RTGS operating hours in conjunction with other modernisation efforts such as ISO 20022 migration

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong FSDC Signs Pact with Kuwait Capital Markets Authority

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/02/2025

The MoU focuses on mutual cooperation, information exchange, and the promotion of innovative financial products and services.

Credit Risk

RBI Cuts Interest Rates and Defers New Banking Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 08/02/2025

The interest rate cut is the first in nearly five years. Implementation of three major banking regulations will be deferred.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Allows Brokers to Offer Algo Trading to Retail Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/02/2025

Brokers must obtain stock exchange approval for each algorithm, and any subsequent modification, to offer it to retail investors.