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.

Enforcement

SGX RegCo Enhances Market Surveillance with Artificial Intelligence

12/02/2020

The introduction of AI will help isolate unusual activity by learning from historical trading patterns and filtering out noise.