Market Infrastructure

Fintech / Regtech

MAS to Build Out CBDC Infrastructure, Technical Competencies

By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2021

Speaking at Singapore Fintech Festival, MAS managing director Ravi Menon outlined three reasons MAS could issue to a CBDC, while also highlighting the associated risks.

Capital / Liquidity

BCBS Offers Progress Update on Climate, Cryptoasset Work

By Editors | 09/11/2021

The BCBS will issue a consultation this month on the effective management and supervision of climate-related financial risks at internationally active banks.

Market Infrastructure

India Recalibrates Approach to Shortening Settlement Cycle

By Editors | 09/11/2021

T+1 settlement will now be introduced in a phased manner, starting with the smallest stocks on 25 February, and ending with the biggest stocks around January 2023.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Proposes April 2022 Launch of Derivatives Holiday Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 09/11/2021

HKEX proposes to only allow Holiday Trading Participants access to Holiday Trading Products, i.e. non-HKD futures and options, even on regular business days.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan FSA Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Finance Strategy

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/11/2021

The strategy highlights efforts to enhance disclosures, develop green bond markets, and ensure FIs manage climate risk and support borrowers.

Market Infrastructure

IBA Publishes Production Version of SOFR ICE Swap Rate

By Editors | 09/11/2021

The US dollar SOFR ICE Swap Rate will help the USD non-linear derivatives market in its ongoing transition to SOFR, said IBA president Tim Bowler.

Big Picture

FIA Calls for Greater Standardisation in Futures, Options Markets

By Editors | 08/11/2021

FIA recommends forming an independent standards body to start developing standards for trading and clearing of exchange-traded derivatives.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore, Philippines to Pursue Cross Border Payment Links

By Editors | 08/11/2021

MAS and the BSP have agreed to pursue real time and QR payment systems links to enable instant, seamless and low-cost cross-border payments.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong to Issue First HONIA Floating Rate Notes

By Manesh Samtani | 08/11/2021

The issuance is aimed at encouraging the private sector to issue similar products and develop of other HONIA-linked instruments.