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Market Infrastructure
Crypto / Digital Assets
FSB Chair Updates G20 on Work to Maintain Financial Stability
By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2024
The FSB published a report on the financial stability implications of tokenisation and a progress update on the G20 Crypto-Asset Policy Implementation Roadmap.
Fintech / Regtech
Swift Cross-Border Payment Speeds Ahead of G20 Targets – Report
By Mark Johnston | 22/10/2024
A Swift report says 90 percent of cross-border payments made over its network now reach the destination bank within an hour.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Announces Fast Track Process for Simple Fund Authorisations
By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2024
Under FASTrack, the SFC will take up applications within five business days of receipt, and grant authorisation within 10 business days from the take-up date.
Big Picture
FSB Reports on Progress to Enhance Cross-border Payments
By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2024
Adoption of the LEI in cross-border payments remains a challenge. Progress toward achieving targets has been limited across wholesale, retail, and remittances.
Fintech / Regtech
PBOC Forges Ahead with Market Opening, Offshore Use of Yuan
By Editors | 22/10/2024
Lu Lei says the PBOC will stay steadfast on further opening up the market for more foreign participation, and promote the interlinking of payment systems.
Big Picture
BIS Report Offers Considerations for Central Banks on Tokenisation
By Editors | 22/10/2024
The report discusses the opportunities, risks, and policy implications of token arrangements for central banks and the global financial system.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC, HKEX Announce Enhanced Timeframe for New Listing Applications
By Editors | 21/10/2024
The enhanced timeframe for new stock listings will give companies greater certainty in the timing of their IPOs, the SFC and HKEX said.
Securities / Derivatives
HKMA Announces Establishment of New Unit to Operate CMU
By Editors | 21/10/2024
The new unit, to be known as CMU OmniClear, is expected to take over CMU operations under its own governance structure in January 2025.
Market Infrastructure
HK Govt Departments to Hold First Joint Cybersecurity Drills
By Editors | 20/10/2024
The drills, commencing in November, are aimed at helping government departments and public organisations build their cyber defences.
Market Infrastructure
DSB Says Australia, Singapore Ready for UPI Reporting
By Editors | 18/10/2024
Australia and Singapore will go live with UPI reporting requirements for OTC derivatives transactions starting from 21 October.
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