Securities / Derivatives

Taiwan FSC to Allow Banks to Develop New Financial Products

04/08/2020

Banks seeking to develop new wealth management products for high-asset customers can apply to the FSC before 15 September.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Launches Second Batch of MSCI Index Futures

04/08/2020

The next batch of contracts is due to be launched on 17 August, with the final four contracts still awaiting regulatory approval.

Fintech / Regtech

The Impact of Covid-19 on Fintech: Call for Response

04/08/2020

The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, World Bank Group and World Economic Forum are calling for input on the impacts of Covid-19 on the fintech industry.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea to Rein in Structured Products Issuance

03/08/2020

The FSC will impose new rules for securities firms on stress testing, liquidity management, leverage and mandatory FX hedging, among its measures to protect investors from risky products.

Market Infrastructure

IMF Publishes New Transparency Code for Central Banks

03/08/2020

The voluntary code allows central banks to measure transparency, which the IMF says is necessary to facilitate accountability and enhance public trust and support.

Big Picture

Credit Stress Tests Critical to Safeguarding CCPs

03/08/2020

Stress testing is a crucial tool within a CCP’s toolbox for ensuring the stability, safety, and resilience of the financial market, says a new paper from CCP12.

AML / KYC

EU Imposes First Sanctions Against Cyber Attackers

03/08/2020

Measures will be taken against six individuals and three entities, including travel bans, asset freezes, and a prohibition on obtaining funding from the EU.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA, BIS Innovation Lab Seek Solutions in Trade Finance

03/08/2020

Private firms are invited to submit innovative solutions that can help enhance trade finance mechanisms, connectivity and infrastructure.

AML / KYC

China Mulls Allowing Domestic PE Funds to Invest Overseas

03/08/2020

The foreign exchange regulator will this year explore reforms to allow private equity investment funds to invest overseas.