Market Infrastructure

Enforcement

HKMA Adjusts Scope of Mandatory Reference Checking Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 05/05/2021

The HKMA has adjusted the scope of the regime, shortened the record retention requirement, and lengthened the time allowed to respond to an MRC request.

Fintech / Regtech

Regulatory Reporting Lessons from Singapore and Australia

By Editors | 04/05/2021

MAS and APRA are among the regulators that have wholeheartedly endorsed the use of technology to improve the quality, accuracy and speed of reporting.

Market Infrastructure

Canada Establishes Regulatory Regime for Financial Benchmarks

By Editors | 03/05/2021

Once the regime is implemented, CDOR will become a designated benchmark with Refinitiv Benchmarks Services formally designated as its administrator.

Market Infrastructure

Getting Your Hands Dirty with IBOR Transition

By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2021

Specialists from Bloomberg, Standard Chartered Bank, ING Bank and Clifford Chance discuss IBOR transition challenges and how to address them.

ESG / Sustainability

BNM Finalises ‘Climate Change and Principle-based Taxonomy’

By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2021

The document introduces a progressive system of transition categories to acknowledge concrete efforts and commitments by businesses to adopt sustainable practices.

ESG / Sustainability

APRA Chair Outlines Initiatives to Financial Sector Risks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/05/2021

APRA is piloting a risk culture survey, independent cyber security reviews, and a new data collection exercise on technology and cyber risks.

Fintech / Regtech

China Consults on Revisions to Data Privacy, Data Security Laws

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/05/2021

The latest revisions will impose stricter requirements on internet platforms and restrict Chinese firms from handing data to foreign agencies.

Market Infrastructure

DSB Opens Consultation on OTC ISIN, CFI Service Provision

By Editors | 02/05/2021

The consultation focuses on cloud resilience, cybersecurity risk assessments, and enhanced support for supplier risk assessment activities.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Seeks Partners to Help Develop Carbon Exchange

By Editors | 02/05/2021

Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator is seeking a partner or partners to facilitate the emergence of an exchange-traded market for carbon offset units.