International

Market Infrastructure

DSB Announces Launch Dates for UPI Service

By Editors | 24/02/2023

The UPI UAT environment and a client onboarding and support platform will be available from 17 April, and the UPI production environment from 16 October.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Digital Assets Industry is Shifting Focus to “Real Utility”: Report

By Editors | 22/02/2023

New report from Oliver Wyman, Elevandi and MAS says the downturn in the digital assets ecosystem could mark an inflection point.

Fintech / Regtech

ISO 20022 Adoption Benefits Banks and Their Clients

By Kevin Wong | 22/02/2023

The global implementation of the ISO 20022 standard beginning in March 2023 marks the start of an exciting new era for cross-border payments, says Kevin Wong.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB Highlights NBFI, Crypto and DeFi as Key Priorities for 2023

By Editors | 21/02/2023

In a letter to G20 ministers, FSB chair Klaas Knot discusses commodity market vulnerabilities and work to address DeFi/crypto risks and enhance cross-border payments.

Big Picture

CPMI Offers Guidance on Extending RTGS Operating Hours

By Editors | 21/02/2023

Extending RTGS system operating hours across jurisdictions would facilitate faster, cheaper, more accessible and more transparent cross-border payments.

Big Picture

FSB Warns of Excessive Concentration Risk in in Commodity Markets

By Mark Johnston | 20/02/2023

The concentration of market power among a few firms and their reliance on debt increases the potential for market disruptions in commodity markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Industry Bodies Open Common Domain Model on FINOS Platform

By Editors | 20/02/2023

The open-source CDM is now fully integrated into the FINOS project landscape, which will open up opportunities for open collaboration between market participants.

Crypto / Digital Assets

GBBC Digital Finance Joins IOSCO as Affiliate Member

By Editors | 20/02/2023

GBBC Digital Finance will this year prioritising work to construct a DeFi education and engagement platform.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Calls for Research on Post-GFC Securitisation Reforms

By Editors | 20/02/2023

The FSB is seeking academic papers that examine the extent to which securitisation operates on a sound and sustainable basis and provides appropriate alignment of incentives.