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Big Picture
Regulation the ‘Clinching Factor’ in Driving Sell-side Transformation
By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2022
New research from the ValueExchange sheds light on the role legacy technology plays in the future growth of sell-side firms.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore Launches New Utility to Tackle Supply Chain, Trade Issues
By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2022
Over 70 participants have signed on to use SGTraDex – including DBS, OCBC, Standard Chartered, UOB, Trafigura, ExxonMobil and Chevron.
Market Infrastructure
HK Banks Given Four Years to Achieve Operational Resilience
By Manesh Samtani | 01/06/2022
The HKMA has given banks one year to develop their operational resilience framework, and a further three years for implementation.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS to Study Use Cases of Asset Tokenisation, DeFi Protocols
By Editors | 31/05/2022
The first pilot, led by DBS, JP Morgan and Marketnode, will explore potential DeFi applications in wholesale funding markets and help inform regulatory policy.
Market Infrastructure
China Opens Exchange Bond Markets to Foreign Investors
By Manesh Samtani | 31/05/2022
Foreign institutional investors in the interbank bond market are allowed to also invest in the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchange bond markets.
Market Infrastructure
CSRC, SFC Outline Plans to Include ETFs in Stock Connect
By Manesh Samtani | 30/05/2022
Preparation for formal implementation will take about two months. ETF eligibility criteria have been published by HKEX, SSE and SZSE for consultation.
Market Infrastructure
HKEX to Launch New IPO Settlement Platform in June 2023
By Editors | 29/05/2022
HKEX will host technical workshops and demonstration sessions in the coming months, and commence FINI user registration and on-boarding in Q4 2022.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong, US to End Mutual Recognition of Accountants
By Editors | 29/05/2022
An agreement could not be reached about a requirement for US accountants to have one year of local experience to practise in Hong Kong.
Securities / Derivatives
WFE Sheds Light on Effectiveness of Circuit Breakers
By Editors | 26/05/2022
The study shows that the circuit breakers triggered during the March 2020 volatility contributed to alleviating financial market pressures.
Market Infrastructure
BSP Issues Draft Operating Rules for RTGS Payment System
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/05/2022
The RTGS system shall be operated, managed and maintained by the BSP given its recent designation as a systemically important payment system.
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