MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

ASIFMA Warns SEBI Against Move to T+1 Settlement

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 30/08/2021

SEBI has established a panel of experts to look into moving from T+2 to T+1. ASIFMA says such a move will prove problematic for global investors.

Market Infrastructure

UK Competition Authority Opens Inquiry into S&P-IHS Deal

By Editors | 30/08/2021

The Competition and Markets Authority will announce in October whether it will refer the merger for a Phase 2 investigation.

Market Infrastructure

Shanghai to Get Upgrade as International Financial Centre

By Editors | 29/08/2021

Under a new policy plan, Shanghai will develop its asset management and fintech ecosystems, and enhance its role as a green finance and cross-border RMB hub.

Market Infrastructure

APRA Finalises Prudential Standard on Remuneration

By Manesh Samtani | 29/08/2021

The prudential standard on remuneration will come into effect from 1 January 2023 initially for the largest and most complex ADIs.

Market Infrastructure

PBOC Receives Third Financial Holding Company Application

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/08/2021

Beijing Financial Holdings Group is the third company to apply for a licence after China CITIC and China Everbright Group.

Enforcement

ASIC Prioritises Economic Recovery in New Corporate Plan

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/08/2021

ASIC’s key external priorities for the next four years include the economy, innovation, consumer harm, cyber resilience, and industry readiness for regulatory reforms.

Market Infrastructure

Korean Fund Managers Allowed to Cross-List Chinese ETFs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/08/2021

The FSC has enacted rule changes that allow domestic asset management firms to cross-list Chinese ETFs in Korea starting Friday (27 August).

Market Infrastructure

US Treasury ‘Will Not Adjudicate’ on LIBOR Replacement Rates

By Manesh Samtani | 26/08/2021

Nonfinancial corporations were seeking clarity on alternative rates and help to address difficulties obtaining loan agreements based on SOFR.

Market Infrastructure

Bank Indonesia Issues Framework for Open Banking

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/08/2021

Under the framework, 16 banks and payment service providers will be required to adopt open API systems by June 2022.