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Market Infrastructure
ESG / Sustainability
SC Malaysia Launches Social Exchange Pilot Programme
By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2025
During the pilot phase, five NGOs will assist the Securities Commission in developing a regulated fundraising platform for social projects.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Offers Guidance on Implementing Operational Resilience Requirements
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2025
The guidance focuses on mapping interdependencies and scenario testing, to help banks meet a May 2026 deadline for becoming operationally resilient
AML / KYC
UK, China Agree to Deepen Capital Markets Cooperation
By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2025
The two sides agreed to enhance the UK-China Stock Connect and explore ETF and Wealth Connect schemes. The UK will also form a task force to support China capital market reforms.
Market Infrastructure
PBOC Governor Talks Up Mainland and Hong Kong Markets
By Manesh Samtani | 17/01/2025
Pan Gongsheng said risks in China’s property market have receded and the Mainland will further boost connectivity with Hong Kong
Fintech / Regtech
Outgoing US President Signs Executive Order on Cybersecurity
By Thisanka Siripala | 17/01/2025
The executive order is aimed at strengthening US cybersecurity infrastructure and improving accountability among software vendors
Market Infrastructure
OECD Offers Recommendations to Strengthen Digital Public Infrastructure
By Thisanka Siripala | 17/01/2025
OECD report offers recommendations for governments to maximise the value of digital public infrastructure and drive sustainable digital transformation.
Fintech / Regtech
JSCC to Adopt Standardised Framework for Regulatory Reporting
By Thisanka Siripala | 17/01/2025
JSCC will start using ISDA’s Digital Regulatory Reporting for reporting to the FSA and CFTC starting in June.
Capital / Liquidity
Standard-setters Issue Final Recommendations on Margining Practices
By Manesh Samtani | 17/01/2025
BCBS, CPMI and IOSCO published three final reports aimed at improving transparency, streamlining margin processes, and increasing the predictability of margin requirements
Market Infrastructure
Pakistan Explores Secondary Listings on Hong Kong Exchange
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/01/2025
Pakistan will also issue yuan-denominated panda bonds in June with the aim of raising funds from Chinese investors
Market Infrastructure
HKMA, PBOC Unveil Measures to Further Deepen Connectivity
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/01/2025
The measures include a new trade finance liquidity facility for CNY funds and an expansion of the Southbound leg of Bond Connect, among others
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