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Market Infrastructure
Chi-X Australia Completes Initial Integration with Cboe
By Editors | 01/02/2022
Cboe Global Markets acquired Chi-X in June 2021. The ongoing integration will bring the BIDS block trading model to the Australian market.
Fintech / Regtech
CBIRC Asks Banks, Insurers to Prioritise Digital Transformation
By Editors | 31/01/2022
New guidance urges banks and insurers to “vigorously promote” digital financial services and further develop their data and technology capabilities.
Big Picture
WEF Report Calls for Cybersecurity to be Prioritised
By Editors | 30/01/2022
The report highlights prioritisation gaps between business executives and security-focused leaders, saying this can leave firms vulnerable to attacks.
Market Infrastructure
SHFE to Introduce Commodity Swaps with Central Settlement
By Editors | 30/01/2022
Shanghai Futures Exchange has issued new rules setting out the requirements for firms to participate as primary dealers, secondary dealers and settlement institutions.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Unveils Plans to Link eTradeConnect, CDI, mBridge
By Manesh Samtani | 28/01/2022
HKMA’s Eddie Yue said the combined power of the three infrastructures will pave the way for digitalising cross-border trade across APAC.
Enforcement
US Court Acquits Deutsche Traders in LIBOR Rigging Case
By Editors | 28/01/2022
Former Deutsche Bank traders Matthew Connolly and Gavin Black were convicted in October 2018. Both have now been acquitted.
Market Infrastructure
Five More HK Banks Approved to Launch WMC Services
By Editors | 28/01/2022
Chiyu Banking Corporation, Chong Hing Bank, Fubon Bank, Shanghai Commercial Bank, and China Everbright Bank can launch WMC services.
ESG / Sustainability
EBA Finalises Pillar 3 Disclosure Rules for ESG Risks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2022
Once approved by the European Commission, EU banks will have to start making ESG disclosures in 2023, with full phase-in by June 2024.
Fintech / Regtech
Virtual Banking and Consent-based Data Governance
By Manesh Samtani | 27/01/2022
New BIS paper says consent-based data governance systems with low transaction costs are key to promoting the development of virtual banking worldwide.
Market Infrastructure
Sri Lanka Commences Work to Establish CCP for Equities
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 27/01/2022
SEC chairman Viraj Dayaratne said “steady progress” is being made and the CCP is expected to launch by year end as planned.
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