MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Finalises Changes to Listing Regime for Overseas Issuers

By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2021

From 1 January 2022, overseas issuers without WVR structures will have lower minimum market cap requirements to secondary list in Hong Kong.

Fintech / Regtech

ASX Opens DLT-as-a-Service Platform for Production Use

By Editors | 21/11/2021

Synfini uses the same underlying technology as ASX’s replacement system for CHESS, but is offered as a cloud service to facilitate product innovation.

Big Picture

FS-ISAC Offers Recommendations for Cyber Defence in 2022

By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2021

APAC financial institutions face threats from ransomware attacks, supply chain risks, and the resurgence of trojans and DDOS attacks.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Proposes Market Maker Framework for Corporate Bonds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2021

To act as market makers, stockbrokers and merchant banks would need INR 100 million in additional net worth over-and-above their existing obligations.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan FSC to Strengthen ESG Disclosure Requirements

By Darien Choong | 19/11/2021

The FSC is requiring listed companies to include ESG information including data on GHG emissions and workplace diversity in annual reports.

Market Infrastructure

CPMI Proposes to Extend & Align RTGS Operating Hours

By Editors | 19/11/2021

CPMI proposes to align RTGS operating hours so they can be used for cheaper, faster, and safer cross-border payments.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSB Plenary Agrees Work Programme for 2022

By Manesh Samtani | 18/11/2021

The programme includes work around the response to Covid-19, NBFI resilience,  crypto/stablecoin/DeFi risks, climate risk, and the post-2008 crisis reforms.

Fintech / Regtech

A Regulatory Minefield: The Future of Digital Currency

By Mark Johnston | 18/11/2021

Digital currencies are the regulatory challenge of our time with significant upsides of financial inclusion, but also a minefield requiring careful navigation.

Market Infrastructure

RBA to Upgrade IT Infrastructure to Improve Resilience, Lower Costs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/11/2021

The upgrades are intended to address technical issues in the RBA’s existing infrastructure, some of which is “facing obsolescence” and requires costly maintenance.