Market Infrastructure

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Budget Promises Financial Sector Development, Boost for Property Market

By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2024

Restrictions on property transactions removed. Property lending requirements eased. HK$100mn pledged to promote financial services.

Capital / Liquidity

More Progress Needed to Address MMF Vulnerabilities: FSB

By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2024

Since 2021, only China has improved the ability of MMFs to absorb losses, and only India can impose the use of swing pricing.

Fintech / Regtech

EU Council Adopts New Rules Mandating Instant Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024

Banks and other payment service providers will be required to offer instant payments to consumers and businesses.

AML / KYC

FATF Consults on R.16 Changes to Improve Payment Transparency

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024

The revisions would help guard against fraud by requiring beneficiary FIs to check the alignment of beneficiary information in payment messages.

Market Infrastructure

Australia: Misconduct Compensation Scheme to Start in April

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2024

Compensation up to A$150,000 can be provided for misconduct related to financial advice, securities dealing or credit intermediation/provision.

Big Picture

Wealth Connect Enhancements to Drive Investment: HSBC

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2024

Around a quarter of WMC investors intend to invest CNY 1 million or more via the Scheme in the next 12 months.

Big Picture

FSB Warns of ‘Challenging Outlook’ for Global Financial Stability

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024

The FSB is analysing the financial stability implications of tokenisation and AI, and taking stock of regulatory initiatives on nature-related financial risks.

Market Infrastructure

EU Council Adopts New AIFMD, UCITS Rules

By Editors | 27/02/2024

The new rules enhance the integration of asset management markets in Europe, the European Council said.

ESG / Sustainability

Korea Unveils Initial Details of ‘Corporate Value-up Programme’

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024

The programme is designed to encourage listed companies to engage in voluntary efforts to improve governance, boost corporate value and enhance shareholder returns.