Securities / Derivatives

SEHK Migrates Systems to New SSE Trading Gateway

09/08/2022

The Shanghai Stock Exchange’s new trading gateway was introduced to “ensure the safe and compliant operation of member transactions and related systems” and prevent trading risks.

Capital / Liquidity

New Zealand to Further Revise Responsible Lending Rules

09/08/2022

This is the second tranche of changes to the CCCFA regulations, which have been criticised for making it too difficult for borrowers to obtain loans.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Forms Dedicated Committee to Advice on FPI Policy

09/08/2022

The committee will advise increasing FPI participation in Indian markets. FPIs are currently coping with a transition to T+1 settlement in the country.

BNM Reviewing Appropriateness of Published Statistical Data

09/08/2022

Industry practitioners, academia and the public are asked to complete a survey to help BNM assess public demand for its published data.

AML / KYC

US Secures Extradition of Former Crypto Exchange Operator

09/08/2022

Alexander Vinnik is alleged to have laundered more than $4bn through a crypto exchange he operated known as BTC-e until it was shut down in 2017.

Market Infrastructure

CPMI-IOSCO Explores How CCPs Address Non-default Losses

08/08/2022

New paper aims to help advance industry efforts and dialogue on the concepts and processes used by CCPs to address losses from non-default events, such as cyber attacks.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Launches Compression Service for OTC Derivatives

08/08/2022

OTC Clear’s multilateral compression service was introduced on Monday in cooperation with TriOptima.

NZBA Announces Expansion to Regional Banking Hubs Trial

08/08/2022

The first four hubs were opened in November 2020. The second phase of the regional banking hubs trial will see four more hubs open.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Thailand: BOT Sets Out Next Steps to Pilot Retail CBDC

08/08/2022

The next phase of retail CBDC testing will involve Bank of Ayudhya, Siam Commercial Bank, payments provider 2C2P, and technology from Giesecke+Devrient.