Crypto / Digital Assets

IOSCO Offers Guidance on Regulating Crypto-asset Trading Platforms

14/02/2020

The report provides a toolkit of possible measures for key considerations relevant to authorities for regulating crypto-asset trading platforms.

DBS Announces Relief Measures for SME, Retail Clients

14/02/2020

Relief will be provided on SME property loans, import facilities and retail mortgage loans. The announcement comes after a DBS employee tested positive for Covid-19.

Fintech / Regtech

ASX is Transforming Entire Technology Stack, says CEO

14/02/2020

Managing director and CEO Dominic Stevens said ASX’s strategy is not just about replacing CHESS or upgrading the futures trading system; the bourse is transforming its entire technology stack.

Fintech / Regtech

More Japanese Lawmakers Push for ‘Digital Yen’

13/02/2020

Former Ministry of Finance official Kozo Yamamoto says proposals are being drafted to make a digital yen a reality within two to three years.

Uncategorised

Project Stella: Balancing Privacy & Auditability in DLT Environments

13/02/2020

The BOJ-ECB phase four study found that effective auditing can be achieved alongside privacy-enhancing technologies, if the auditor can obtain information from trusted sources.

AML / KYC

Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission Files New 1MDB-related Charges

13/02/2020

Malaysia has filed new charges against fugitive financier Jho Low and two PetroSaudi International directors over their alleged roles in the 1MDB scandal.

Capital / Liquidity

HKMA Vows to Preserve Stability Amid Covid-19 Threat

13/02/2020

HKMA chief Eddie Yue indicated a willingness to be flexible towards banks facing difficulties in meeting regulatory requirements.

Capital / Liquidity

India Doubles Pension Fund Manager Net Worth Requirement

13/02/2020

The increase brings the requirements for pension fund managers in line with those for managers of mutual funds regulated by SEBI.

Securities / Derivatives

BSP Bars Bank Affiliates from Holding Bank-Issued Debt

12/02/2020

The prohibition is aimed at preventing related parties from obtaining undue advantage when transacting in debt instruments issued by affiliated banks.