Market Infrastructure

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Banking Sector Reports Fall in Operational Risk for 2024: ORX

By Editors | 18/06/2025

ORX report shows banking sector operational risk losses down in 2024, but external fraud and digitalisation trends warrant attention.

AML / KYC

FATF Publishes Updated R.16 Standard on Payment Transparency

By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2025

The FATF said the will help combat fraud and illicit finance, balancing security with innovation and financial inclusion.

Crypto / Digital Assets

DTIF Urges Malaysia SC to Adopt DTI Standard for Tokenised Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2025

The DTI Foundation said the use of the ISO 24165 DTI standard in disclosures will enhance investor protection and market integrity.

Market Infrastructure

New Zealand FMA Gives NZX Top Marks in Latest Review

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2025

Only two recommendations were made, one around testing participant resilience and the other around assessing system recovery arrangements.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan Relaxes Rules for Banks Entering Asset Management Zones

By Mark Johnston | 18/06/2025

Taiwan’s FSC is easing its branch licensing rules to incentivise FIs to establish operations in designated asset management zones.

Big Picture

WFE Issues Guidance on Transitioning to T+1 Settlement Cycles

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025

The guidance identifies lessons learned and key considerations for a successful transition to a T+1 settlement cycle.

Big Picture

WFE Issues Guidance on Transitioning to T+1 Settlement Cycle

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025

The guidance identifies lessons learned and key considerations for a successful transition to a T+1 settlement cycle.

Market Infrastructure

Bank Indonesia Announces Formal Designation of Indonesia Clearing House

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025

ICH has been officially designated the clearing house for foreign exchange and money market derivatives.

Market Infrastructure

Taiwan Tightens Circuit Breaker Mechanism in Futures Market

By Mark Johnston | 17/06/2025

TAIFEX will have shorter trading halt periods if the mechanism is triggered, and oil contracts are given wider price bands.