Market Infrastructure

Fintech / Regtech

China Tightens Rules on Internet Platform Companies

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2022

The rules tighten restrictions on internet platform companies investing in financial services firms and ask them to implement capital and leverage ratio requirements.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Issues Regtech Guide on Managing Cyber Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 26/01/2022

The guide will help banks apply Regtech solutions for cyber risk management, including to address risks from container technology and remote working.

Market Infrastructure

China Issues Guidelines of Identifying Critical Data

By Darien Choong | 25/01/2022

The guidelines support the protection of critical data, while also serving as a reference for companies and authorities to classify and describe their data.

Market Infrastructure

China Issues Foundational Rules to Connect Bond Markets

By Darien Choong | 25/01/2022

Participants will be able to access the interbank and exchange-traded bond markets without having to open separate accounts.

Big Picture

IMF Commends Hong Kong Efforts to Safeguard Stability

By Manesh Samtani | 23/01/2022

Hong Kong banks’ exposures to the mainland property market warrant continued close monitoring and periodic stress testing.

Market Infrastructure

RBNZ, FMA Releases Finalised Framework for FMIs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2022

Changes from the consultation relate to the treatment of critical service providers and introduce discretion regarding the publication of material breaches.

Market Infrastructure

China to Launch Nationwide Credit Risk Classification System

By Darien Choong | 21/01/2022

Every enterprise will be categorised according to their risk profiles. The grades will be used to signal risk and early warnings.

Market Infrastructure

FS-ISAC Initiative to Bolster Financial Sector Supply Chain Security

By Editors | 20/01/2022

The initiative fosters continuous collaboration and information sharing between financial institutions and critical network infrastructure and services providers.

Capital / Liquidity

ASX Recalibrates Capital Requirements for Clearing Participants

By Manesh Samtani | 20/01/2022

An October 2020 proposal to introduce ‘Adjusted Liquid Capital’ as a single capital measure will be implemented no earlier than February 2023, with some adjustments.