MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Fintech / Regtech

CSRC Releases Four New Standards for Securities Industry

By Editors | 14/02/2023

The standards include new penetrating testing guidelines which the CSRC says will strengthen the security of information systems in the industry.

Market Infrastructure

Japan, EU Establish Cooperation Framework on Insurance Supervision

By Editors | 14/02/2023

The cooperation framework promotes mutual understanding, exchange of information and technical assistance between the FSA and EIOPA.

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CFIUS Confirms ‘Excepted Foreign State’ Status for UK, New Zealand

By Editors | 13/02/2023

UK and New Zealand investors do not have to undergo national security reviews for noncontrolling investments in the US.

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IAIS Consults on New Guidance for Policyholder Protection Schemes

By Editors | 13/02/2023

The paper describes current practices and is intended to serve as a guide for jurisdictions considering establishing a PPS or modifying an existing PPS.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Deutsche Börse, Google Cloud Establish Partnership on Digital Assets

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/02/2023

Deutsche Börse Group will leverage Google Cloud to accelerate the development of digital securities platform D7, and deliver crypto spot and derivatives products.

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China: NDRC Establishes New Foreign Debt Regulatory Regime

By Editors | 10/02/2023

The new regime also covers indirect borrowings by Chinese enterprises and entities they control, as well as foreign debt incurred under red-chip and VIE structures.

ESG / Sustainability

Carbonplace Gets Further Backing from Nine Banks

By Editors | 09/02/2023

The investment will go towards the development of a global carbon credit transaction network that will launch later this year.

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ION Brings Traders Back Online Following Ransomware Attack

By Editors | 09/02/2023

Exchanges are reporting business as usual, though ION is said to be rebuilding its systems. Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike will validate.

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RBI to Permit Borrowing and Lending of Government Bonds

By Manesh Samtani | 09/02/2023

The RBI also decided to restore pre-pandemic market hours for G-secs and release new guidelines on climate risk and sustainable finance “in a phased manner”.