Market Infrastructure

    Capital / Liquidity

    TAIFEX to Launch OTC Derivatives Clearing Service Next Month

    By Editors | 17/06/2022

    The FSC has granted TAIFEX recognition as a QCCP ahead of the launch, which will boost capital efficiency for market participants.

    Market Infrastructure

    Japan to Finalise New Derivatives Reporting Regime Soon

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/06/2022

    The new regime will increase the reportable data elements, the number of reporting entities, and make event-based reporting to a trade repository mandatory.

    Market Infrastructure

    Japanese Tax System Derailing Tokyo Hub Ambitions: Report

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2022

    The plan to reform the tax system to attract hedge funds to Tokyo has resulted in “preferential treatment no one would use.”

    Market Infrastructure

    US Lawmakers Propose Measures to Block Investment in China

    By Editors | 16/06/2022

    The bill, if passed, will bring more pain to US companies than Chinese companies, says a China Foreign Ministry spokesman.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC Calls on Listed Companies to Bolster Cyber Resilience

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/06/2022

    Companies should review their cyber resilience settings and ensure detection, mitigation and response measures are adequate, says Greg Yanco.

    Market Infrastructure

    US Fed Raises Interest Rates by Most Since in 28 Years

    By Editors | 16/06/2022

    The HKMA has responded with a 75bp interest rate hike of its own, after intervening overnight to defend the HKD peg to the US dollar.

    Big Picture

    HKIMR Explores Pandemic Lessons for Operational Resilience

    By Editors | 16/06/2022

    Effective implementation of business continuity plans was a key factor contributing to operational resilience, says new report.

    Capital / Liquidity

    BCBS Issues Principles on Managing Climate Risks in Banking

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/06/2022

    12 principles are aimed at banks and 6 are aimed at financial supervisors and regulators. Implementation is expected “as soon as possible”.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Issues Certification Rules for Network Operators

    By Darien Choong | 15/06/2022

    The data processing activities covered under the rules include online data collection, storage, use, processing, transmission, provision, and disclosure.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASX Consults on Fallbacks for 90 Day Bank Bill Futures

    By Editors | 15/06/2022

    ASX says the inclusion of fallback provisions in contractual documentation will provide contractual and risk management certainty.

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