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Market Infrastructure
Sanctions
BRICS Nations to Create Blockchain-based Payment System
By Editors | 05/03/2024
The move aimed at increasing the role of the BRICS in the international monetary system and reducing reliance on US dollars.
Big Picture
BIS Explores Design Features of Fast Payment Systems
By Editors | 05/03/2024
New BIS article outlines the main design features of fast payment systems that may foster adoption, such as allowing non-bank participation.
Market Infrastructure
ASIFMA Calls for More Enhancements to Wealth Connect Scheme
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/03/2024
ASIFMA calls for a further increase in the individual investment quota and a more extensive expansion to the list of eligible products.
Market Infrastructure
Bonnie Chan Takes Over as Chief Executive of HKEX
By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2024
The CEO-handover took effect just after HKEX reported an 18% jump in its 2023 profits, but a 13% drop in fourth-quarter profits.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong Launches New Immigration Scheme for Investors
By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2024
The New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme opened for applicants on Friday, several months earlier than expected.
Market Infrastructure
BNM Consults on Enhanced Product Disclosure Requirements
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2024
BNM is consulting on enhanced product disclosure requirements to minimise mis-selling of financial products.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Readies New Act to Boost Digital Resilience
By Nithya Subramanian | 01/03/2024
The new Digital Infrastructure Act will improve accountability of cloud services and data centre operators, which are crucial to the financial sector.
Securities / Derivatives
India Establishes Expert Committee to Develop GIFT City Markets
By Ajoy K Das | 01/03/2024
The committee will help to develop rules to enable direct listings of Indian companies at GIFT City stock exchanges.
Market Infrastructure
Korea to Extend FX Market Closing Time from 24 July
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/02/2024
Starting 24 July, the domestic FX market will close at 2am local time, a change that is expected to attract more foreign investors.
Securities / Derivatives
JPX to Launch New Data Services Platform by End-March
By Editors | 28/02/2024
“J-LAKE” will centralise the management and analysis of financial and capital market data and help expand JPX’s data distribution services.
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