Market Infrastructure

    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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