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Market Infrastructure
ASIC to Modify Scope of Clearing Derivatives Obligation
By Editors | 15/02/2023
ASIC proposes to replace products referencing USD LIBOR with OIS contracts referencing SOFR, and to remove AUD forward rate agreements.

Market Infrastructure
Beijing Bourse Launches Margin Trading, Securities Lending
By Editors | 15/02/2023
On Monday, eligible securities firms were for the first time allowed conduct margin trading and securities lending transactions on the Beijing Stock Exchange.

Market Infrastructure
SEBI Enhances Regulatory Obligations for Important Stock Brokers
By Editors | 14/02/2023
SEBI will designate certain stockbrokers as ‘qualified stock brokers’ and require them to meet enhanced obligations and responsibilities.

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.

Market Infrastructure
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.

Market Infrastructure
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.

Market Infrastructure
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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