Market Infrastructure

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.

Market Infrastructure

CBIRC Directed to Align With Communist Party Objectives

By Darien Choong | 17/09/2022

A CBIRC circular outlines the measures it will take to align with CCP objectives, following inspections on the regulator carried out last year.

Market Infrastructure

US Formalises Requirements for CFIUS Reviews to Assess Cyber, Data Risks

By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2022

CFIUS will have to consider five new sets of national security concerns when reviewing foreign investments in the US.