Market Infrastructure

Enforcement

CSRC Unveils New Policies for Boosting Stock Market Quality

By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2024

The policies tighten the rules for IPO applicants, increase oversight of listed companies, and impose obligations on brokers and investment banks.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Scale Back Launch of Optional T+0 Settlement Cycle

By Ajoy K Das | 18/03/2024

SEBI said the “beta version” of the optional T+0 settlement system has been approved by its board, but only for a “limited set of 25 scrips” and “with a limited set of brokers”.

Big Picture

BIS Paper Calls for Stronger Oversight of Non-bank Retail Lenders

By Mark Johnston | 17/03/2024

The paper proposes a three-pronged regulatory approach to help guide the prudential oversight of NBFI retail lenders and mitigate risks.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Considers Scaling Back Severe Weather Trading Plans

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/03/2024

Hong Kong is reportedly considering whether to still keep local markets closed during the most severe weather events to help smaller firms continue operations.

Market Infrastructure

Japan, ASEAN Plan Joint QR Code Payment Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/03/2024

A standardised QR code payment system will be developed to connect service providers in different countries, facilitating cashless payments across borders.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Publishes “Proportionality Framework” for New DTA Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/03/2024

The Proportionality Framework sets out how the RBNZ will categorise deposit takers for the purposes of developing standards.

Market Infrastructure

Australia: More Guidance Issued to Support FAR Implementation

By Editors | 15/03/2024

On top of guidance for banks, APRA and ASIC issued a consultation on FAR implementation for insurance and superannuation entities.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Consults on Two-Stage Approach for CHESS Delivery

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/03/2024

ASX is targeting Q1 2026 for implementation of the first stage of the new CHESS system, and 2028 or 2029 for the second stage.

Securities / Derivatives

New Regulatory Framework for Index Providers Takes Effect in India

By Ajoy K Das | 14/03/2024

Index providers that administer significant indices consisting of India-listed securities for use in the Indian market have six months to register.