MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Fintech / Regtech

ASX Issues Response Plan to Ensure Delivery of CHESS Replacement

By Editors | 18/08/2023

ASX confirms its intention to have implemented all 45 recommendations from an external review by June 2024.

Market Infrastructure

Bangladesh Defends Against Nationwide Cyber Attacks

By Mark Johnston | 17/08/2023

Several warnings were issued in the lead-up to Tuesday’s attacks. 25 public and private institutions are reported to have been breached.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines to Implement T+2 Stock Settlement Cycle on 24 Aug

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/08/2023

The move will enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and align with overseas markets, said PSE CEO Ramon Monzon.

Market Infrastructure

Wealth Connect Hindered by ‘Narrow Range of Products’

By Editors | 16/08/2023

Market participants are looking for regulators to extend the Wealth Management Connect scheme to more products and well as widen its sales channels.

Capital / Liquidity

HKEX, Banks Working to Enhance Market Attractiveness – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 16/08/2023

Measures discussed include scaling back the stamp duty, and introducing cross margin arrangements to lower margin financing costs.

Market Infrastructure

Shanghai, Shenzhen Bourses Pledge Measures to Stimulate Markets

By Editors | 15/08/2023

The measures are designed to stimulate market vitality, enhance transaction convenience and smoothness, and continuously improve market attractiveness.

Market Infrastructure

DTCC Kicks Off T+1 Settlement Testing Programme

By Editors | 15/08/2023

The testing programme was designed to support full end-to-end testing of the various processes impacted by the T+1 functional changes.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MUFG, NTT Data Announce Partnership on Digital Corporate Bonds

By Editors | 14/08/2023

NTT Data will connect its corporate bond issuance infrastructure directly to MUFG’s Progmat platform for issuing security tokens.

Market Infrastructure

China State Council Unveils 24 Measures to Lure Foreign Firms

By Editors | 14/08/2023

Measures include commitment to explore enhanced mechanism for cross-border data flows, and a “green channel” for foreign firms to carry out security assessments for the export of data.