Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

China Asks Banks to Facilitate ‘New Forms’ of International Trade

By Darien Choong | 16/11/2021

With the new rules, the PBOC says it hopes to achieve unified regulation of domestic and foreign currency settlement for new forms of offshore trade.

Securities / Derivatives

IOSCO to Update Regulatory Principles for Commodity Derivatives

By Editors | 16/11/2021

IOSCO says market authorities should establish a code of conduct for data providers, have a process to respond to unexpected disruptions, and analyse HFT and algo trading impacts.

Market Infrastructure

BSP Pursues Cross Border Payment Links with Malaysia, Thailand

By Editors | 16/11/2021

The BSP has been in dialogue with ASEAN central banks including MAS, BNM and BOT to make cross-border payment flows cheaper and more seamless.

Market Infrastructure

China Issues New Draft Regulations on Online Data Security

By Manesh Samtani | 15/11/2021

Companies looking to IPO in Hong Kong would have to undergo a cybersecurity assessment if their data-processing activities may have an impact on national security.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Combines Ombudsman Schemes for Regulated Entities

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/11/2021

The new scheme combines the existing ombudsman schemes for banks, NBFCs and payment system operators and centralises complaints filing and processing.

ESG / Sustainability

COP26 Deal to Pave Way for Carbon Markets Growth

By ESG Investor | 15/11/2021

Agreement on Paris rules in Glasgow expected to stimulate investment flows, while wider deal seen as key, if limited, step on path to low-carbon transition.

Market Infrastructure

S&P-IHS Deal Wins Regulatory Approval in the US

By Editors | 15/11/2021

To win approval for the $44bn combination, the companies agreed to sell three of IHS Markit’s price reporting agency businesses.

Market Infrastructure

Beijing Stock Exchange Starts Trading With 81 Listings

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2021

The first batch of listings will start trading today (15 November), just two months after the SME-focused exchange was proposed by President Xi Jinping.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Lifts Diners Club Restrictions Citing ‘Satisfactory Compliance’

By Editors | 14/11/2021

Restrictions prohibiting Diners Club from onboarding new domestic customers have been lifted. Similar restrictions are still in place for Amex and Mastercard.