Market Infrastructure

Securities / Derivatives

JPX to Launch New Data Services Platform by End-March

By Editors | 28/02/2024

“J-LAKE” will centralise the management and analysis of financial and capital market data and help expand JPX’s data distribution services.

Market Infrastructure

Philippine SEC Consults on Cyber Resilience Guidance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/02/2024

The SEC and PSE are consulting proposed guidance for regulated entities on establishing and maintaining a cyber resilience framework.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HK Budget Promises Financial Sector Development, Boost for Property Market

By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2024

Restrictions on property transactions removed. Property lending requirements eased. HK$100mn pledged to promote financial services.

Capital / Liquidity

More Progress Needed to Address MMF Vulnerabilities: FSB

By Manesh Samtani | 28/02/2024

Since 2021, only China has improved the ability of MMFs to absorb losses, and only India can impose the use of swing pricing.

Fintech / Regtech

EU Council Adopts New Rules Mandating Instant Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024

Banks and other payment service providers will be required to offer instant payments to consumers and businesses.

AML / KYC

FATF Consults on R.16 Changes to Improve Payment Transparency

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024

The revisions would help guard against fraud by requiring beneficiary FIs to check the alignment of beneficiary information in payment messages.

Market Infrastructure

Australia: Misconduct Compensation Scheme to Start in April

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/02/2024

Compensation up to A$150,000 can be provided for misconduct related to financial advice, securities dealing or credit intermediation/provision.

Big Picture

Wealth Connect Enhancements to Drive Investment: HSBC

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2024

Around a quarter of WMC investors intend to invest CNY 1 million or more via the Scheme in the next 12 months.

Big Picture

FSB Warns of ‘Challenging Outlook’ for Global Financial Stability

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024

The FSB is analysing the financial stability implications of tokenisation and AI, and taking stock of regulatory initiatives on nature-related financial risks.