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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.
Market Infrastructure
BOT Encourages FIs to Adhere to FX Global Code
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/02/2022
From 2025 onwards, adherence to the Code will become a prerequisite for the BOT’s foreign exchange counterparties.
ESG / Sustainability
How Asset Managers Are Using New Sustainability Taxonomies
By Mark Uhrynuk | 07/02/2022
Mark Uhrynuk and Alexander Burdulia discuss taxonomies that have been developed, how asset managers are already applying them, and the associated challenges.
Fintech / Regtech
More Banks Join Indonesia’s New Fast Payments System
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/02/2022
BI-Fast launched in December with an initial 21 entities; 21 additional banks and Indonesia’s CSD have now also enrolled.
Market Infrastructure
Australia: Senate Committee Recommends Quick Passage of CCIV Bill
By Editors | 07/02/2022
The Senate Economics Committee acknowledged “overwhelming support” for the CCIV legislation and recommended it be passed “as soon as practicable”.
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