Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

SFC, HKEX Formally Announce Plans to Launch China Treasury Bond Futures

By Editors | 26/11/2023

The launch of treasury bond futures in Hong Kong will further expand the toolkit for overseas investors to hedge their exposure to Mainland assets.

Fintech / Regtech

RBA to Lower Regulatory Burden for Small Securities Settlement Facilities

By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2023

The proposal aims to accommodate the “probable emergence of new, technologically innovative securities settlement facilities”.

Fintech / Regtech

UK FCA Seeks Input on Big Tech’s Data Advantage in Finance

By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2023

The FCA invites responses from national and international competition authorities and regulators, as well as Big Tech firms, financial services firms, consumer groups, and academics.

Capital / Liquidity

China Considers Allowing Unsecured Lending to Developers

By Editors | 24/11/2023

Regulators are reportedly considering allowing banks to issue unsecured working capital loans to some developers for the first time.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Issues Seven-Year National Cyber Security Strategy

By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2023

Small businesses will be given cyber health checks, cyber law enforcement funding will increase, and mandatory reporting of ransomware attacks will be introduced.

Fintech / Regtech

HKEX Launches New IPO Settlement Platform

By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2023

The platform, known as FINI, shortens the IPO settlement cycle from five days to two days, lowering risks for issuers and investors.

Big Picture

ISDA, FIA, IIF Respond to FSB Consultation on CCP Resolution

By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2023

The industry groups welcomed the FSB’s focus on CCP resolution, but have raised some concerns and suggestions for improvement.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia to Restructure Regulatory Bodies for Financial Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2023

The three regulatory bodies that oversee financial reporting and set reporting standards will be combined into a single entity.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Launches “Investor Risk Reduction Access” Platform

By Ajoy K Das | 21/11/2023

The platform will enable investors to continue to manage their portfolios even during unexpected technical glitches.