MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

    Market Infrastructure

    First Rural Lender Added to Greater Bay WMC Scheme

    By Darien Choong | 11/05/2022

    Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank has partnered with DBS Hong Kong to offer cross-border wealth management services to mainland residents in the GBA.

    Fintech / Regtech

    ASIC to Issue Derivatives Reporting Consultation Soon

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/05/2022

    ASIC’s Alex Orgaz-Barnier says APAC regulators are targeting a common implementation date and alignment to the greatest extent possible.

    Fintech / Regtech

    90pc of Central Banks Are Exploring a CBDC, BIS Finds

    By Editors | 10/05/2022

    More than a third of central banks will soon have legal authority to issue a CBDC. More than two thirds are likely to launch a retail CBDC in the short or medium term.

    Market Infrastructure

    Mandatory Disclosure Needed to Address “Persistent” GHG Reporting Gap

    By ESG Investor | 09/05/2022

    FTSE Russell paper reveals wide variations across countries, sectors and company size for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

    Market Infrastructure

    LSEG to Launch New NDF Matching Venue in Singapore

    By Editors | 09/05/2022

    The fully cleared NDF matching venue will be open for integration testing later this year, with a full production launch in mid-2023.

    Market Infrastructure

    US-China Talks on Audit Cooperation in ‘Late Stage’ – Reports

    By Darien Choong | 08/05/2022

    The talks are described as “late stage” due to concessions made by the CSRC. The SEC has added over 80 more companies to a list of Chinese firms that could be delisted in New York.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Sets Timeline for Mandatory Reference Checking Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2022

    Banks have until 2 May 2023 to put in place the necessary internal controls, policies and procedures required for Phase 1 implementation of the MRC regime.

    Market Infrastructure

    Thai Regulators to Cooperate on Personal Data Protection

    By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2022

    Thailand’s banking, securities, insurance and data protection authorities have signed a supervisory cooperation MoU ahead of the 1 June implementation of the new PDPA.

    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Directs Stock Exchanges to Audit Systems and Networks

    By Editors | 08/05/2022

    Stock exchanges must certify that their trading architecture and co-location facilities conform with regulatory requirements and treat all market participants fairly and equitably.

    Market Infrastructure

    PBOC, CBIRC Pledge to Support Growth of Real Estate, Tech Sectors

    By Darien Choong | 06/05/2022

    The pledge signals an easing of the year-long crackdown in the tech sector, and a move away from restrictive lending to the property sector.

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