Market Infrastructure

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    PBOC Sets Out Action Plan for Second Half of 2021

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2021

    Key focus areas include promoting a greener financing system, resolving major financial risks, promoting financial opening-up, and cracking down on crypto trading.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Australian Fintech Regulation Has to Change

    By Dirk Steller | 03/08/2021

    The government has dropped the ball when it comes to supporting the Australian fintech ecosystem, says Dirk Steller, founder of VC firm Seed Space.

    Market Infrastructure

    OSE, TOCOM Set to Launch J-GATE 3.0 on 21 September

    By Editors | 02/08/2021

    The next-generation derivatives trading system known as J-GATE3.0 will go live on 21 September 2021.

    ESG / Sustainability

    JPX Sets Organisational Targets to Achieve Carbon Neutrality

    By Editors | 02/08/2021

    JPX is researching the possibility of generating renewable energy through its own energy generation facilities.

    Market Infrastructure

    China, Hong Kong to Strengthen Legal, Judicial Cooperation

    By Editors | 02/08/2021

    China and Hong Kong will promote mutual recognition and assistance in bankruptcy procedures. Mainland judicial practice training will be arranged for Hong Kong legal professionals.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA, ICMA, ISLA Sign MoU on Common Domain Model

    By Editors | 02/08/2021

    The MoU establishes a framework for closer collaboration on the development of the Common Domain Model across financial markets.

    Market Infrastructure

    SWIFT Launches Instant Cross-border Payments for SME, Retail

    By Editors | 02/08/2021

    Seven banks that have launched ‘SWIFT Go’ – BBVA, BNY Mellon, DNB, MYBank, SberBank, Société Générale, and UniCredit.

    ESG / Sustainability

    PBOC to Guide Long Term Funds Towards ESG Investments

    By Editors | 01/08/2021

    The PBOC will guide pension funds, insurance, social security and asset managers towards investing in ESG products, officials said at a recent forum.

    Market Infrastructure

    FMSB Finalises Standard on Use of Term SONIA

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2021

    Use cases for Term SONIA include trade finance, working capital products, Islamic finance, export finance, and emerging markets lending.

    Market Infrastructure

    ARRC Formally Recommends CME Group SOFR Term Rates

    By Editors | 31/07/2021

    Forward-looking term rates are needed for syndicated and bilateral corporate loans, as well as in the CLO and leveraged loans markets.

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