Market Infrastructure

Fintech / Regtech

FSB Defines KPIs for Enhancing Cross-Border Payments

By Editors | 18/11/2022

The KPIs will help to measure progress towards achieving quantitative global targets for enhancing cross-border payments, the FSB said.

Market Infrastructure

FSC Korea to Allow Brokers to Launch ATS Platforms for Securities

By Editors | 18/11/2022

The introduction of alternative trading systems will increase competition, boost trading activity, reduce costs for investors, and improve market efficiency.

Big Picture

“No Simple Fix” for Corporate Bond Liquidity Issues: IOSCO

By Editors | 17/11/2022

IOSCO published feedback received from a review of ways to improve the functioning of and liquidity in corporate bond markets under stress.

Crypto / Digital Assets

NYIC, US Banks Launch PoC to Test Digital Money Platform

By Editors | 17/11/2022

Participants include BNY Mellon, Citi, HSBC, Mastercard, PNC Bank, TD Bank, Truist, US Bank, Wells Fargo, SETL, Digital Asset, AWS, SWIFT, Sullivan & Cromwell, and Deloitte.

Market Infrastructure

IBA Confirms Plans for Cessation of USD LIBOR ICE Swap Rate

By Editors | 17/11/2022

Publication of USD LIBOR ICE Swap Rate “runs” for all tenors will cease immediately after the rates are published on 30 June 2023.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Pauses CHESS Replacement Project to Reassess Design

By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2022

ASX will write off about A$250mn in capitalised software, in response to an independent review by Accenture. ASIC and the RBA express disappointment.

Fintech / Regtech

New Zealand Confirms Plans to Roll-out Out Open Banking

By Editors | 16/11/2022

The banking industry will be the first sector in New Zealand to implement a Consumer Data Right mechanism, like in Australia.

Market Infrastructure

PCAOB Had “Good Access” During Hong Kong Audit Inspection – Report

By Editors | 16/11/2022

The PCAOB reportedly gained all the information it requested during its inspection, but a decision has not yet been made regarding its dispute with Chinese regulators.

Market Infrastructure

Beijing Stock Exchange Marks First Anniversary Since Launch

By Editors | 16/11/2022

The BSE issued new rules for margin financing and securities lending business, in a bid to further improve market liquidity and pricing efficiency.