Securities / Derivatives

Industry Bodies Open Common Domain Model on FINOS Platform

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.

Securities / Derivatives

Marketnode, NowCM Join Forces to Digitalise APAC Debt Markets

20/02/2023

SGX’s Lee Beng Hong said the new digital service will enhance bond issuance efficiency and streamline processes for dealing with regulators, lawyers and listing agents.

Crypto / Digital Assets

GBBC Digital Finance Joins IOSCO as Affiliate Member

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

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.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Russia to Launch CBDC Consumer Pilot in April With 13 Banks

20/02/2023

The 13 participating banks have “passed all tests” to confirm their technical readiness to start the pilot with a limited number of clients.

AML / KYC

AUSTRAC Signs Anti-Financial Crime MoUs with UK FCA, HMRC

20/02/2023

The MoUs will support improved supervisory practices and tools, and facilitate enhanced monitoring of businesses operating across the UK and Australia.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US SEC Fines Former NBA Star Over Crypto Promotion

20/02/2023

Paul Pierce promoted crypto asset securities known as EMAX tokens on social media without disclosing that he was paid to do so.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BOJ Confirms Plans to Launch CBDC Pilot Programme in April

19/02/2023

The BOJ will conduct simulated digital yen transactions with private firms starting in April to test the “end-to-end” process flow and identify connectivity challenges.

Market Infrastructure

China Implements Registration-based IPO System on Main Markets

19/02/2023

The new system simplifies the process for companies seeking to raise funds through mainboard listings on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges.