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Market Infrastructure

ASIC Says Cyber Resilience “Must be a Top Priority”

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/11/2023

ASIC’s cyber pulse survey found “significant” cyber security risk management deficiencies at listed companies and licensed entities.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Grants QCCP Recognition to TAIFEX

By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2023

The QCCP recognition will enable Japanese financial institutions to participate in central clearing of OTC derivatives in Taiwan.

Fintech / Regtech

CSRC Seeks Greater Standardisation in Securities, Futures Industry

By Editors | 13/11/2023

Greater standardisation will ultimately reduce overall costs to market participants in the securities and futures industry, the CSRC said.

Market Infrastructure

China to Simplify Requirements Under QFII, RQFII Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 11/11/2023

PBOC and SAFE propose to simplify registration, currency conversion and account management requirements for foreign institutional investors.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Asset Management Taskforce Discusses Proposals for Reform

By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2023

Task force members discussed measures to attract foreign fund managers and increase retail access to alternative investments, unlisted stocks and overseas assets through funds.

Market Infrastructure

US Unit of China’s ICBC Suffers Ransomware Attack

By Editors | 10/11/2023

The attack disrupted some of ICBC’s systems and left some trades in the US Treasury and equity markets unable to settle.

Securities / Derivatives

China Regulators Have Upbeat Message for Market Participants

By Editors | 09/11/2023

China will continue opening up its markets and supporting vulnerable parts of the economy. Two new foreign-funded insurance brokerage companies were approved this week.

Market Infrastructure

DTCC Opens Access to OTC Derivatives Market Data

By Editors | 09/11/2023

“OTC Direct Connect” allows market participants to access OTC derivatives transaction data that are reportable in the US and Canada.

Market Infrastructure

US Adds Vietnam to FX Monitoring List, Removes Korea

By Editors | 09/11/2023

US Treasury is monitoring the currency practices and macroeconomic policies of six trading partners, including China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan.