Press Release

Vizor Recognised for API Innovation and Regulatory Reporting Solution

15/12/2020

Vizor Software was launched a Reporting API that allows FIs to consume machine-readable reporting rules and data models directly from regulators.

Press Release

ISDA Awarded Outstanding Project for Benchmark Reform Work

15/12/2020

ISDA was recognised for its work to implement robust contractual fallbacks for derivatives referencing key IBORs as well as pre-cessation fallbacks for LIBOR over the past two years.

Press Release

Cylynx Named ‘One to Watch’ in Blockchain Transaction Monitoring

15/12/2020

Cylynx provides an AI-based automated blockchain monitoring platform that helps cryptocurrency exchanges comply with incoming AML/CTF requirements.

Press Release

Identitii Named ‘One to Watch’ in AML/CTF Reporting

15/12/2020

Identitii automates the identification of reportable and non-reportable transactions, and helps firms ensure completeness and accuracy of AML/CTF reporting.

Press Release

Apiax Named ‘One to Watch’ in Compliance Automation

15/12/2020

Apiax was recognised for technology that enables financial institutions to turn complex regulations into digital compliance rules.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong Audit Regulator Gains Access to Chinese Audit Papers

15/12/2020

“This is a landmark moment for cross-border cooperation in the investigation of auditing irregularities,” said Financial Reporting Council chairman Kelvin Wong.

Capital / Liquidity

APRA Removes Bank, Insurer Restrictions on Dividend Payouts

15/12/2020

Even in a ‘Severe Downside’ scenario, the CET1 capital ratio of the banking system would remain well above the 4.5 percent minimum capital requirement.

Market Infrastructure

StanChart Permitted to Establish Digital Bank in Singapore

14/12/2020

StanChart was named Singapore’s first Significantly Rooted Foreign Bank in August. New privileges allow it to secure an additional full bank licence to establish a digital banking subsidiary.

Securities / Derivatives

Bursa Malaysia, Shenzhen Bourse Cross-Promote Indices

14/12/2020

Bursa and the SZSE will each display three key indices from each other’s market, as part of efforts to increase visibility and create opportunities for cross-border investment.