Market Infrastructure

ESG / Sustainability

Credible Data for a Sustainable Future

By Ashley Alder | 13/02/2022

Ashley Alder, Chair of IOSCO and CEO of the HK SFC, calls for greater consistency and transparency for ESG ratings and data.

Big Picture

Capital Controls Slowing Down Cross-Border Payments: CPMI

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2022

Using SWIFT gpi datasets, CPMI identified capital controls, longer bank offline hours, and batch processing as factors that slow down cross-border payments.

Market Infrastructure

IDX to Enhance Stock Options Trading Infrastructure

By Editors | 13/02/2022

IDX has suspended stock options trading in the interim. It is also planning to launch new ETF, futures and structured warrant products this year.

Market Infrastructure

HK Clearinghouses Ask Participants to Review Operational Procedures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/02/2022

Participants are warned that failure to adhere to the settlement timelines stipulated by the clearinghouses would constitute an event of default, which could result in disciplinary actions.

Market Infrastructure

The EU Puts London in the Last Chance Saloon: or Does It?

By Tony Freeman | 10/02/2022

Tony Freeman explains why European banks are unlikely to move away from clearing trades through London absent a regulatory mandate.

AML / KYC

EU Due Diligence Proposal Expected Before end-February

By ESG Investor | 10/02/2022

Investors and companies are urging the European Commission to adopt supply chain scrutiny rules “without further delay”.

Fintech / Regtech

SETL, Digital Asset to Create Regulated Network for Tokens

By Editors | 10/02/2022

The network will enable central banks and regulated institutions to create tokens for customers, where each token will represent a regulated liability.

Fintech / Regtech

RBNZ to Commence Design Work on CBDC Proof of Concept

By Mark Johnston | 10/02/2022

Governor Adrian Orr said falling behind other central banks is “not an option” and the RBNZ will soon begin POC design and testing for a CBDC.

Market Infrastructure

China Issues Five Year Plan for Financial Standardisation

By Editors | 10/02/2022

The plan envisions the development of a financial standard system that is in line with international standards and driven by market forces, led by the government.