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Market Infrastructure
Securities / Derivatives
SET to Streamline Market Data Licensing Processes
By Editors | 07/04/2023
The Stock Exchange of Thailand has partnered with DataBP to launch a new online platform that will simplify reporting and standardise market data administration.
Fintech / Regtech
Wanton Wiper Malware and the Weaponization of Legitimate Tools
By Lotem Finkelstein | 07/04/2023
A bigger threat than ransomware is the reemergence of malware that destroys sensitive data, says Lotem Finkelstein.
Fintech / Regtech
APAC Regulators Form New Forum to Address Cloud Risk
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2023
MAS assistant managing director Vincent Loy said the twice-a-year forum will help APAC regulators and CSPs ensure greater resilience of cloud adoption in the financial sector.
Crypto / Digital Assets
IOSCO Pledges to Deliver Sustainable Finance & Crypto Work in 2023
By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2023
Under its new two-year work programme, IOSCO will issue a consultation on crypto asset regulation in H1 2023, and on DeFi regulation in Q3.
Market Infrastructure
Industry Bodies Say EU BMR Presents ‘Cliff-edge Risks’
By Editors | 05/04/2023
Industry bodies say only benchmarks designated as systemically important should be in scope of BMR for mandatory compliance.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea to Develop Guidance on Mitigating Technology Risks
By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2023
The guidelines are an action item from a new task force that was created after a data centre fire disrupted Kakao’s services last October.
Market Infrastructure
Industry Asks ASIC to Lengthen SOFR OIS Implementation Period
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/04/2023
ISDA and AFMA responded to an ASIC proposal to remove OIS contracts referencing USD LIBOR from derivatives clearing requirements and replace them with those referencing SOFR.
Market Infrastructure
UK FCA Announces Decision on Synthetic USD LIBOR Rates
By Editors | 04/04/2023
1-, 3- and 6-month synthetic USD LIBOR rates will continue to be published for 15 months after the USD LIBOR bank panel ceases on 30 June.
Market Infrastructure
CSRC Finalises New Rules for Futures Exchanges
By Editors | 03/04/2023
New requirements cover product listings, programmatic trading, internal governance, risk monitoring, emergency planning, and financial management, among other areas.
Market Infrastructure
China, Brazil Abandon US Dollar as Intermediary Currency
By Editors | 03/04/2023
China and Brazil will exchange renminbi and reals directly to settle trade and financial transactions.
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