Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

Switzerland to Transition to T+1 Settlement Cycle in October 2027

By Mark Johnston | 26/01/2025

Switzerland has confirmed plans to transition to a shorter settlement cycle in October 2027, aligning with the EU and UK’s ambitions.

Market Infrastructure

PBOC Issues New Draft Rules on Cyber Incident Reporting

By Manesh Samtani | 25/01/2025

The draft provides a standardised framework for the classification of cybersecurity incidents and more clearly defines reporting requirements during different stages of an incident

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB Publishes Work Programme for the Year Ahead

By Manesh Samtani | 25/01/2025

The work programme highlights digitalisation, climate change, and the shifting macroeconomic environment as key priorities

Market Infrastructure

Australia to Form New Standard-setting Body for Financial Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/01/2025

The new body will provide a “one stop shop” for the development and issuance of accounting, sustainability, auditing and assurance standards.

Market Infrastructure

JSCC’s Transition to VaR Margin Models Has Improved Efficiency: JPX

By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2025

The transition from SPAN to JSCC-VaR has improved risk management and margin efficiency for listed derivatives, but further refinements are needed.

Market Infrastructure

ESMA Launches Governance Structure to Support Transition to T+1

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2025

The new governance structure establishes committees and specialised groups to address the regulatory and legal implications of the transition.

Market Infrastructure

CSRC Proposes New Algorithmic Trading Rules for Futures Market

By Mark Johnston | 23/01/2025

The CSRC has unveiled draft regulations aimed at tightening control over algorithmic trading in the futures market.

Big Picture

G20 Reforms Have Strengthened Securitisation Markets: FSB Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/01/2025

The FSB says the complex structures that contributed to the GFC have “largely diminished”, resulting in a more transparent market.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia’s SC and BNM Launch Centralised Ombudsman Service

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2025

The centralised dispute resolution centre simplifies the resolution process by offering a trusted one-stop platform for financial consumers and investors.