Market Infrastructure

Fintech / Regtech

SETL, Digital Asset to Create Regulated Network for Tokens

By Editors | 10/02/2022

The network will enable central banks and regulated institutions to create tokens for customers, where each token will represent a regulated liability.

Fintech / Regtech

RBNZ to Commence Design Work on CBDC Proof of Concept

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2022

Governor Adrian Orr said falling behind other central banks is “not an option” and the RBNZ will soon begin POC design and testing for a CBDC.

Market Infrastructure

China Issues Five Year Plan for Financial Standardisation

By Editors | 10/02/2022

The plan envisions the development of a financial standard system that is in line with international standards and driven by market forces, led by the government.

Market Infrastructure

BOT Encourages FIs to Adhere to FX Global Code

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/02/2022

From 2025 onwards, adherence to the Code will become a prerequisite for the BOT’s foreign exchange counterparties.

ESG / Sustainability

How Asset Managers Are Using New Sustainability Taxonomies

By Mark Uhrynuk | 07/02/2022

Mark Uhrynuk and Alexander Burdulia discuss taxonomies that have been developed, how asset managers are already applying them, and the associated challenges.

Fintech / Regtech

More Banks Join Indonesia’s New Fast Payments System

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/02/2022

BI-Fast launched in December with an initial 21 entities; 21 additional banks and Indonesia’s CSD have now also enrolled.

Market Infrastructure

Australia: Senate Committee Recommends Quick Passage of CCIV Bill

By Editors | 07/02/2022

The Senate Economics Committee acknowledged “overwhelming support” for the CCIV legislation and recommended it be passed “as soon as practicable”.

Market Infrastructure

ESMA Launches New Register for Simple Securitisations

By Editors | 07/02/2022

The new register provides originators and sponsors an enhanced notification system and assists investors in performing due diligence.

Fintech / Regtech

BOT Sets Out Plans for ‘New Financial Landscape’

By Mark Johnston | 07/02/2022

The BOT will introduce virtual bank licences, relax fintech investment limits for banks, promote open data, and establish TCFD aligned disclosure standards.