Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

India Panel Recommends Reforms to Launch GIFT City as Commodity Hub

By Manesh Samtani | 07/08/2025

Proposals include extended tax breaks, expanded bank trading powers, and streamlined regulations to onshore trading activity from overseas hubs.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Nears Approval for Cboe to Challenge ASX Listings Monopoly

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

ASIC is in the final stages of considering a listing market application from Cboe Australia, and has added North American exchanges to its approved list.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Sets Out Sweeping Reforms to Bolster Small Bank Competition

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2025

The Council of Financial Regulators released a report outlining measures to enhance banking sector competition, including a tiered regulatory system and streamlined approvals.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Flags Wealth Sector Growth, Sees Major Hiring Push

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

HKMA’s Eddie Yue points to strong AUM growth and enhanced mainland schemes, with some firms projecting up to 100 percent headcount increases.

Market Infrastructure

GenAI Can Enhance Risk Modelling for CCPs: JSCC Paper

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2025

A working paper from the JSCC found that GenAI was able to identify new, plausible stress events that are not fully captured in existing data sets.

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka Launches Central Counterparty for Equity Market

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 05/08/2025

The new clearing house, regulated by the SEC, will guarantee equity trades, reduce systemic risk, and align with global standards to attract foreign investment.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS-backed Group Urges Regulatory Convergence on Stablecoins

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2025

A new GFTN report warns divergent national rules risk creating 'walled gardens' and calls for global standards and cooperation to unlock cross-border payment potential.

Market Infrastructure

RBNZ Desires Regulatory Oversight of High-Value Clearing System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2025

The RBNZ has launched a consultation on whether the HVCS, operated by Payments NZ, should be designated under the Financial Market Infrastructures Act 2021.

Securities / Derivatives

India Mandates Digital Accessibility Across Securities Markets

By Editors | 04/08/2025

SEBI has set a strict six-month deadline for exchanges, brokers, and funds to comply with new accessibility standards following a Supreme Court ruling.