Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

US SEC Approves Post-trade Transparency Rule for Treasury Market

By Editors | 09/02/2024

Post-trade transparency in the Treasury markets will for the first time be on a trade-by-trade basis, rather than aggregated.

Market Infrastructure

India: AMNI Agrees to Extend Trading Hours for Index Futures

By Ajoy K Das | 09/02/2024

The Brokers’ Industry Standards Forum will submit a letter to SEBI recommending that the extended trading hours be implemented.

Market Infrastructure

EU Agrees on ‘Active Account’ Requirement to Boost EU CCPs

By Editors | 08/02/2024

The active account requirement is aimed at reducing the EU’s heavy reliance on London for clearing euro derivatives.

Market Infrastructure

US SEC Approves Rule Change to Shift Municipal Bonds to T+1

By Mark Johnston | 08/02/2024

The amendment promotes the completion of allocations, confirmations, and affirmations by the end of trade date for municipal securities transactions.

Market Infrastructure

Korea to Reform FX Market to Attract Foreign Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/02/2024

Reforms will address settlement failure risks. Pilot run to extend trading hours kicked off. Foreign FIs now have access to Korean FX market.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Breaks New Ground With Digital Green Bond Issuance

By Editors | 08/02/2024

This is the first multi-currency digital bond offering in the world, and the first digitally native bond issuance in Hong Kong.

AML / KYC

ESMA Withdrawal of Recognition for Dubai CCP Takes Effect

By Editors | 07/02/2024

Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation’s appeal of ESMA’s withdrawal decision has been dismissed.

Securities / Derivatives

US SEC Adopts Rule to Boost Oversight of Proprietary Traders

By Editors | 07/02/2024

Firms that take on significant liquidity-providing roles in markets will be required to register as dealers and meet other requirements.

ESG / Sustainability

EU Agrees Regulatory Approach for ESG Rating Providers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/02/2024

ESG rating providers will need to be authorised and supervised by the ESMA and comply with transparency requirements.