Market Infrastructure

ACCC Backs Coordinated Migration to New Payments Encryption Standard

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2025

The ACCC has proposed granting an eight-year authorisation for the payments industry to jointly manage the shift to a more secure standard.

Trending

Korea to Extend Operating Hours of Securities Settlement System

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

BOK's main settlement system will operate until 8pm from April next year to ease hurdles for foreign investors.

Market Infrastructure

ISDA Urges India to Rethink Mandatory Clearing for GIFT City Derivatives

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

The industry body calls for bilateral clearing, broader issuer eligibility, and removal of strict hedging requirements.

Market Infrastructure

Korea to Revise Accounting Rules to Boost Infrastructure, VC Investments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

Regulators have clarified rules for infrastructure funds to reduce earnings volatility and are reviewing guidelines for venture capital investments.

Market Infrastructure

India Finalises 'Global Access Provider' Framework for GIFT IFSC

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2025

The framework establishes a formal authorisation process for 'Global Access Providers' and introduces stricter capital, disclosure, and operational requirements.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia Launches Cloud Computing Policy, Data Sovereignty Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

Malaysia’s new framework requires critical data to be stored in-country and calls for CSPs to develop tailored security guidelines that align with BNM's RMiT policy.

Market Infrastructure

India’s BSE Tightens Rules for SME Migration to Mainboard

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2025

BSE has raised profitability, shareholder, asset, and trading activity thresholds for SMEs migrating to the mainboard and companies seeking direct listing.

Fintech / Regtech

Malaysia to Establish ‘Data Commission’ and New Strategy to Bolster Digital Trust

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/08/2025

The move aims to strengthen data governance and cyber resilience, with a focus on creating frameworks interoperable with ASEAN-wide standards.

Securities / Derivatives

India Advances Law to Establish Metals and Minerals Exchange

By Editors | 13/08/2025

Legislation passed by India's lower house will establish a new authority to establish a national trading platform for minerals and metals.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Flags 'Last Mile' Challenges as 2026 Resilience Deadline Nears

By Manesh Samtani | 13/08/2025

HKMA to issue new guidance on third-party and cyber risks as it pushes banks to embed resilience into daily operations.

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