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Fintech / Regtech
Singapore, India to Enable Real-time Cross-border Payments
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2021
The PayNow-UPI linkage will be implemented in July 2022, enabling faster and lower cost fund transfers between Singapore and India.
Market Infrastructure
Malaysia, Thailand Invite Banks to Become ‘Qualified ASEAN Banks’
By Manesh Samtani | 15/09/2021
The initiative is part of the April 2019 bilateral arrangement between BNM and BOT under the ASEAN Banking Integration Framework.
Market Infrastructure
China Pilots New Scheme to Plug Retirement Savings Gap
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/09/2021
Four domestic banks will test wealth management products for one year in Wuhan, Qingdao, Chengdu and Shenzhen.
Market Infrastructure
ACCC Authorises Amalgamation of BPAY, eftpos, NPPA
By Editors | 15/09/2021
The ACCC said the merger will enable the three payment schemes to coordinate investment proposals, avoid duplicative spending, and likely result in public benefit.
Market Infrastructure
CLS, Global Banks Collaboration on PvP Settlement in FX Market
By Editors | 14/09/2021
Twelve global banks are participating in a pilot to evaluate potential PvP solutions for currencies that are not currently eligible for CLSSettlement.
Market Infrastructure
China to Develop Qianhai, Hengqin into GBA ‘Cooperative Zones’
By Editors | 14/09/2021
Qianhai in Shenzhen will be used to strengthen cooperation with Hong Kong while Hengqin in Zhuhai will serve to strengthen cooperation with Macao.
Market Infrastructure
Beijing Stock Exchange Issues Draft Listing Rules
By Editors | 14/09/2021
The draft rules cover issuance and listing rules, audit rules, and rules for refinancing and major asset reorganisations of listed companies.
Market Infrastructure
Philippine Banks Adopting Global Best Practices in FX Settlement
By Jimmy Ho | 13/09/2021
Jimmy Ho and Sammie Chan discuss Metrobank’s adoption of PvP settlement and how it reflects a broader trend in the Philippine banking industry.
Big Picture
Exchanges Can Help Minimise Broker-Dealer Operational Risk
By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2021
A paper by Citadel Securities, NYSE, Nasdaq, MIAX, MEMX, and BOX says exchanges can provide an additional layer of protection on top of broker-dealers’ own risk controls.
Market Infrastructure
RBC Capital Markets to Launch FX Infrastructure in Singapore
By Editors | 12/09/2021
RBC says the new e-FX server and pricing engine was developed with support from MAS and will be launched by year-end.
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