MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

Japan Cyber Agency Hit by State-Sponsored Hack – Report

By Editors | 29/08/2023

THe breach initially occurred in October last year. NISC did not spot the problem until June this year and then disclosed it on 4 August.

Market Infrastructure

KSD-Euroclear Trading Link to Open in H1 2024

By Editors | 29/08/2023

The link will enable international investors to access Korean government bonds via an omnibus account opened by Euroclear at the KSD.

Market Infrastructure

China Moves Ahead With Capital Market Support Measures

By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2023

The measures include a lower minimum margin ratio, a stamp duty cut, and curbs on stock sales and new IPOs.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea Seeks to Export Financial Infrastructure to Overseas Markets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2023

The FSC is working on plans to boost exports of Korean financial infrastructure to overseas markets such as in Southeast Asia.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Joins ASEAN Payment Connectivity Initiative

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2023

The inclusion of the SBV has increased the Regional Payment Connectivity group from five to six ASEAN central banks.

Capital / Liquidity

SFC Finalises Risk Management Guidelines for Futures Brokers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2023

The new guidelines will take effect from 25 February 2024. An additional 12 months will be provided for certain changes.

Market Infrastructure

BRICS Nations Invite Six Nations to Join as Members

By Editors | 27/08/2023

BRICS officials will develop measures to reduce their reliance on the USD in trade, in favour of using local currencies.

Capital / Liquidity

Bank AT1 Capital: Going Where?

By Jamie Lloyd Evans | 27/08/2023

Regulation Asia contributor, Jamie Lloyd Evans, explores the possibility of a policy change on AT1 capital in light of recent banking system distress.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam to Launch New Securities Trading System in December

By Editors | 26/08/2023

The new system has already been delayed several years due to the Covid-19 pandemic and other factors. Securities firms are still behind schedule on testing.