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Market Infrastructure
WFE Calls for Enhanced Oversight as Private Markets Balloon
By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025
The WFE wants regulators to tighten private market oversight, warning that opaque valuations and rising leverage threaten financial stability.
Fintech / Regtech
ACCC Grants AusPayNet Authorisation to Facilitate End of Cheques System
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2025
The ACCC granted final authorisation allowing AusPayNet to engage with government and industry participants on winding down Australia’s cheque system.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Plans New IT Capacity Framework for Commodity Exchanges
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025
The revision of IT infrastructure rules for commodity exchanges and clearing corporations will align standards with equity markets.
Market Infrastructure
IAIS Publishes Draft Operational Resilience Framework for Insurers
By Editors | 02/07/2025
New paper details objectives and tools for insurers, focusing on governance, stress testing, and managing third-party risks.
Market Infrastructure
China Extends Tax Incentives for Foreign Firms to Bolster Investment
By Editors | 02/07/2025
China has extended a preferential tax policy for foreign firms that reinvest profits into the country, a move aimed at boosting investor confidence.
Market Infrastructure
New Zealand’s New Depositor Compensation Scheme Takes Effect
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
The new depositor compensation scheme protects depositors for up to NZD 100,000 in the event their bank or other licensed deposit taker fails.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia Consults on Future Vision of Payments Infrastructure
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
Two consultations on the future of Australia’s payments infrastructure have been issued, along with a conceptual framework from the RBA.
Fintech / Regtech
Australian Banks Launch ‘Confirmation of Payee’ Service
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
The new name-matching service will help to prevent customers from being tricked into sending money to criminals.
Market Infrastructure
New Operational Risk Management Rules Now in Force in Australia
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2025
The new rules require APRA-regulated entities to be well-prepared to ensure continuity of critical services and respond to business disruptions.
Capital / Liquidity
BIS Warns on Global Risks from Trade Tensions and Non-Bank Growth
By Manesh Samtani | 02/07/2025
BIS says fraying trade ties and a more interconnected, non-bank-led financial system are creating new vulnerabilities.
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