Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures

Big Picture

Early Testing Will Be Key to Derivatives Reporting Compliance

By Manesh Samtani | 04/01/2024

DTCC’s Chris Childs and Priya Kundamal say there is no replacement for early testing to ensure data and reporting systems are fit for purpose.

Securities / Derivatives

CFTC Approves Rule to Allow UPI Use in Swaps Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2023

The use of the UPI in the reporting of OTC derivatives in the US will start on 29 January 2024.

Crypto / Digital Assets

CPMI Assesses Benefits of Stablecoins in Cross-border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 05/11/2023

CPMI says stablecoins would not necessarily have a positive impact on cross-border payments even if they were properly designed and regulated.

AML / KYC

Wolfsberg Group Updates Payment Transparency Standards

By Editors | 25/10/2023

The updated Standards support the use of the LEI in global payments, which GLEIF welcomed as a “strong endorsement”.

Big Picture

New Paper Sheds Light on CCP Credit Risk Management Practices

By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2023

The paper from CCP Global provides information on how CCPs conduct ongoing credit monitoring to make informed risk assessments and safeguard market integrity.

Market Infrastructure

CPMI Seeks Feedback on Governance of FPS Interlinking Arrangements

By Editors | 18/10/2023

The interlinking of fast payment systems is “one of the most promising solutions” for enhancing cross-border payments, CPMI says.

Market Infrastructure

CPMI Publishes Harmonised Data Requirements for ISO 20022

By Mark Johnston | 18/10/2023

The BOE, ECB and RBA have committed to aligning with the new requirements and call on other market infrastructures and payment service providers to do the same.

HKMA Chief Appointed to Key BIS Post to Support Emerging Markets

By Editors | 13/09/2023

HKMA chief Eddie Yue was appointed Chair of the meeting of Governors of major emerging market economies for three years.

Market Infrastructure

Japan FSA Revises OTC Derivatives Reporting Requirements

By Manesh Samtani | 04/09/2023

The FSA is making changes to its guidelines to remove the “UPI” and “Delta” requirements from the 1 April 2024 go-live date.