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MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE
Fintech / Regtech
Korea Launches “Mock” Hacking Exercise Against Banks
By Manesh Samtani | 16/02/2024
Unlike conventional tabletop exercises that involve pre-agreed scenarios, the exercise will involve surprise hacking attempts against banks by ‘white hat’ hackers.
ESG / Sustainability
Top ASEAN Exchanges to Jointly Develop Sustainability Ecosystem
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/02/2024
The exchanges will reconvene in July to finalise the ecosystem’s implementation details, governance framework and operating structure.
Market Infrastructure
CPMI, IOSCO Propose “Effective” VM Practices for Cleared Markets
By Editors | 15/02/2024
The consultative report describes eight examples of effective practices for CCPs and their clearing members regarding variation margin processes and transparency.
Securities / Derivatives
US SEC Approves Post-trade Transparency Rule for Treasury Market
By Editors | 09/02/2024
Post-trade transparency in the Treasury markets will for the first time be on a trade-by-trade basis, rather than aggregated.
Market Infrastructure
India: AMNI Agrees to Extend Trading Hours for Index Futures
By Ajoy K Das | 09/02/2024
The Brokers’ Industry Standards Forum will submit a letter to SEBI recommending that the extended trading hours be implemented.
Market Infrastructure
EU Agrees on ‘Active Account’ Requirement to Boost EU CCPs
By Editors | 08/02/2024
The active account requirement is aimed at reducing the EU’s heavy reliance on London for clearing euro derivatives.
Market Infrastructure
US SEC Approves Rule Change to Shift Municipal Bonds to T+1
By Mark Johnston | 08/02/2024
The amendment promotes the completion of allocations, confirmations, and affirmations by the end of trade date for municipal securities transactions.
Market Infrastructure
Korea to Reform FX Market to Attract Foreign Investors
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/02/2024
Reforms will address settlement failure risks. Pilot run to extend trading hours kicked off. Foreign FIs now have access to Korean FX market.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HK Breaks New Ground With Digital Green Bond Issuance
By Editors | 08/02/2024
This is the first multi-currency digital bond offering in the world, and the first digitally native bond issuance in Hong Kong.
AML / KYC
ESMA Withdrawal of Recognition for Dubai CCP Takes Effect
By Editors | 07/02/2024
Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation’s appeal of ESMA’s withdrawal decision has been dismissed.
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