MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

    Market Infrastructure

    China ABS Market: A Magnet for Global Investors

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/11/2021

    China’s ABS market will see continued rapid growth in the coming years as the policy environment becomes more standardised and open, says Chen Yin, Associate Director at Moody’s Analytics.

    Big Picture

    FSB Reports Progress to G20 on Financial System Resilience

    By Editors | 02/11/2021

    The FSB emphasises a need to ensure that regulatory frameworks allow for the financial sector to harness the benefits of innovation while containing the related risks.

    Market Infrastructure

    Transition Away From JPY LIBOR Making ‘Great Progress’

    By Editors | 02/11/2021

    More than 85% of loans and over 99% of derivatives that reference JPY LIBOR and mature after 2021 already incorporate fallback provisions.

    Market Infrastructure

    G20 Approves Global Tax Deal, Commits to Climate Goals

    By Editors | 02/11/2021

    International tax reforms were approved by all the G20 leaders ahead of the COP26 summit on climate change in Glasgow which began on Monday.

    Market Infrastructure

    New Zealand Introduces Bill on Retail Payments Regulation

    By Editors | 01/11/2021

    The regime will cap interchange fees on designated payment networks, starting with Mastercard and Visa’s credit and debit card networks.

    Market Infrastructure

    IOSCO Updates, Expands Principles on Outsourcing

    By Editors | 31/10/2021

    IOSCO’s principles on outsourcing have been updated to include trading venues, intermediaries/market participants acting on a proprietary basis, and CRAs.

    ESG / Sustainability

    BSP Directs Banks to Integrate Environmental, Social Risks

    By Editors | 31/10/2021

    Banks have to integrate environmental and social risk in their risk management frameworks and when defining their credit strategy.

    Market Infrastructure

    Tokyo Bourse Outlines Plans to Enhance Cash Equity Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2021

    The TSE will extend its trading day by 30 minutes alongside a major trading system upgrade in 2024. A five-minute closing auction session may also be introduced.

    Market Infrastructure

    MAS Advisory Panel Offers Recommendations on Cybersecurity

    By Editors | 31/10/2021

    The Cyber Security Advisory Panel said security awareness and competency in the blockchain space are “not where they needed to be”.

    Market Infrastructure

    Malaysia, Thailand Expand Local Currency Settlement Framework

    By Editors | 31/10/2021

    Malaysian and Thai businesses and individuals can use local currencies to make cross-border payments for trade, investment, income and transfer.

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