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Market Infrastructure
Refinitiv Commences Publication of USD IBOR Cash Fallbacks
By Editors | 22/09/2022
USD IBOR Cash Fallbacks will be used to transition loans, bonds and securitised products that reference LIBOR and will mature after 30 June 2023.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Deutsche Börse Goes Live With Digital Securities Platform
By Editors | 21/09/2022
The D7 platform allows FIs to issue digital financial instruments, providing an alternative to conventional physical issuance and securities processing.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Nasdaq Establishes New Digital Assets Business
By Editors | 21/09/2022
The technology that underpins the digital asset ecosystem has the potential to transform markets over the long-term, says Nasdaq’s Adena Friedman.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HKMA to Start Retail CBDC Trials in Q4 This Year
By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2022
The trials will involve banks, payment companies and other technology firms to study the use of the e-HKD in a limited setting.
Fintech / Regtech
BOT Details Plans to Upgrade Payment Systems
By Editors | 21/09/2022
The plans include the development of PromptBiz, a digital payment infrastructure system for the business sector.
ESG / Sustainability
Common Ground Taxonomy: An Analytical Tool
By Manesh Samtani | 20/09/2022
The HKGFA is looking to address misconceptions about the EU-China Common Ground Taxonomy and how it is meant to be used, says Chaoni Huang.
Securities / Derivatives
CFTC Issues No-Action Letter to TAIFEX on Swaps Clearing
By Editors | 19/09/2022
The no-action letter will facilitate access for US persons to swaps clearing in Taiwan while TAIFEX’s application for an exemption from DCO registration is pending.
Market Infrastructure
Bangladesh Allows Banks to Maintain Nostro Accounts in CNY
By Editors | 19/09/2022
The move will reduce Bangladesh’s reliance on the US dollar in foreign trade transactions and save costs for businesses.
Market Infrastructure
Chinese State Banks Coordinate Cut in Deposit Rates
By Editors | 18/09/2022
The coordinated move suggests the PBOC may have directed lenders to lower their deposit rates, which reduces bank funding costs and enables more lending.
AML / KYC
US Unveils Comprehensive Plans for Regulating Digital Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2022
Reports released by the White House, Treasury, Commerce and DOJ will help ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to digital assets policy.
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