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CBSL Governor Steps Down as Sri Lanka Faces FX Crisis
By Editors | 12/09/2021
Sri Lanka has imposed import restrictions to limit foreign currency outflows, while also borrowing more internationally to bolster its reserves.
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Global Central Banks Urged to Accelerate CBDC Efforts
By Manesh Samtani | 11/09/2021
Banks worried about the implications of CBDCs should be more worried about stablecoins, DeFi and bigtech challenging their models, says Benoît Cœuré.
Market Infrastructure
Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect Launched
By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2021
The PBOC, HKMA and AMCM have published the implementation details to support the launch of the Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect Pilot Scheme.
Market Infrastructure
GBA Wealth Management Connect Set for Launch
By Editors | 10/09/2021
The southbound leg of Bond Connect will also be launching shortly. A press release will be held this afternoon to announce implementation details.
Market Infrastructure
Sri Lanka Passes New SEC Act to Bolster Capital Market
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 09/09/2021
SEC chairman Viraj Dayaratna described the new law as “futuristic”, saying it will help to increase market liquidity and attract foreign investment.
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IOSCO Says Credit Sensitive Rates Pose Financial Stability Risk
By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2021
IOSCO says SOFR should be used in place of USD LIBOR and that it will be closely monitoring how the “IOSCO badge” is used in compliance assessments of credit sensitive rates.
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The Impact of MAS’ IAC Guidelines on Data Governance
By Irene Liu | 09/09/2021
Irene Liu and Catherine Lee discuss the applicability of MAS’ Guidelines on Individual Accountability and Conduct on data governance.
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HKMA Urges Continued Momentum in Bank Culture Efforts
By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2021
Culture is the “invisible glue” that holds a bank together and assumes an even more critical role during the pandemic, says the HKMA’s Arthur Yuen.
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SEBI to Introduce Optional T+1 Settlement Cycle from January
By Editors | 08/09/2021
Stock exchanges may choose to offer T+1 settlement on any scrip, after providing the market advance notice of at least one month.
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China, Indonesia Launches Local Currency Settlement Framework
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/09/2021
Bank Indonesia has also recently expanded its local currency settlement frameworks with Japan, Malaysia and Thailand.
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