MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

MAS Offers Grants to Support Green and Sustainability-Linked Loans

By Editors | 25/11/2020

MAS will defray the costs associated with engaging independent sustainability assessment and advisory service providers for green and sustainability-linked loans.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX to Enhance Northbound Stock Connect Post-trade Processing

By Editors | 24/11/2020

HKEX is targeting a Q1 2022 launch for the new settlement platform, which will automate and streamline post-trade processes and improve settlement efficiency.

Market Infrastructure

APRA Finalises Revisions to EFS Reporting Standards

By Editors | 24/11/2020

Based on market feedback, the implementation date of the changes for most of the standards has been moved forward three months to the reporting period ending 30 September 2021.

Fintech / Regtech

Consortium of Japanese Firms to Test Digital Currency in April

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/11/2020

The consortium, which includes Japan’s three megabanks as members, aims to address a lack of interoperability between digital payment platforms in the country.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Urges Continued Efforts to Advance Bank Culture Reform

By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2020

In a recent keynote address, the HKMA’s Alan Au discussed seven common themes that were identified from banks’ self-assessments of culture reforms.

Market Infrastructure

CSRC Updates Senior Manager Rules for Securities, Fund Operators

By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2020

Securities and fund management firms are expected to establish and improve internal accountability mechanisms for senior managers, and penalise violations with clawback and malus.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Working Group Proposes New Rules on Bank Ownership

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2020

The RBI working group suggests corporates be allowed to own up to 26% of banks, and NBFCs be allowed to convert to a banking licence.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Australian Treasury Seeks Feedback on Payments System Regulation

By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2020

The paper seeks views on the adequacy of the current regulatory architecture for developments such as stablecoins, cryptocurrency, digital wallets, stored value facilities and open banking.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia, Japan Authorities Appointed to NGFS Steering Committee

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2020

The inclusion of Japan’s FSA, BNM and Bank of Canada on the steering committee will widen the NGFS’ global reach and strengthening its geographical representation.