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UK Exchange Derivatives to Switch to SONIA on 17 June

By Editors | 14/05/2021

The FCA and BOE are encouraging market participants to prepare for and implement changes to standard trading conventions on 17 June.

Fintech / Regtech

HKMA Sets Out Next Steps to Implement Open API Framework

By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2021

Phase 3 and 4 API functions will be implemented progressively by 28 participating banks starting from December 2021, the HKMA says.

Market Infrastructure

Working Group Publishes Recommendations on EURIBOR Fallbacks

By Editors | 13/05/2021

Although EURIBOR is not scheduled to be discontinued, the recommendations will provide legal certainty and help users comply with BMR fallback obligations.

Market Infrastructure

Australia’s Financial Sector Welcomes 2021‑22 Budget Initiatives

By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2021

The measures include an FMI reform package, relief for foreign financial service firms, changes to the superannuation system, and a new commencement date for the CCIV regime.

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DSB Launches Second Consultation on UPI Fee Model

By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2021

The consultation covers UPI data access mechanisms, file download timing, user fees, a proposed contingency fund, cost allocation, invoicing, and capex amortisation.

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RBI to Review Supervisory Process for Banks, UCB, NBFCs

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 12/05/2021

Firms are invited to help the RBI review its supervisory processes for the banking sector and the supervisory ratings models used for UCBs and NBFCs.

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CBIRC to Implement New Licensing Rules for FIs From 1 July

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/05/2021

Under the new rules, CBIRC supervised institutions will be classified into three categories – financial, insurance and insurance intermediary.

Market Infrastructure

Technology Skills in Short Supply in Financial Sector: Menon

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/05/2021

A mismatch between demand and supply means that Singapore will have to continue to depend on foreigners to fill growing vacancies for technology jobs.

Fintech / Regtech

Australia Set to Announce A$1.2bn Digital Economy Strategy

By Editors | 10/05/2021

The full strategy will be released on 11 May, and include investments in artificial intelligence, cyber security, the CDR rollout, and Australia’s digital identity system.