Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

CSRC Issues Draft Rules for Beijing Stock Exchange

By Editors | 06/09/2021

SMEs trading on the NEEQ for at least 12 months will qualify to list on the Beijing Stock Exchange, which will adopt the registration-based IPO system.

Market Infrastructure

Implementing the Final Phase of MAS’ OTC Derivatives Reporting Regime

By Priya Kundamal | 06/09/2021

Firms coming into scope on 1 October need to quickly complete onboarding and test their reporting to DTCC’s Singapore trade repository.

ESG / Sustainability

Australian Banks to Complete First CVA Analysis by Year-End

By Editors | 06/09/2021

APRA has released a new paper describing the Climate Vulnerability Assessment now underway at Australia’s five largest banks.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Proposes Mandatory Climate Risk Disclosures

By ESG Investor | 06/09/2021

FSA to replace the ‘comply or explain’ model to help tackle climate change and give investors more insight on leading companies.

Market Infrastructure

SGX Finalises Changes to Default Management Process

By Editors | 05/09/2021

The changes align CDP’s default management process with global practices, improve efficiency, and enable speedier resolution of any clearing member default.

Fintech / Regtech

Task Force Formed to Align Digital Token Identifier With ITSA Standard

By Editors | 04/09/2021

The task force was formed to examine synergies between Digital Token Identifiers and the technical identifiers issued by ITSA.

Market Infrastructure

APRA Issues Response on Bank Data Disclosure Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2021

APRA will disclose entity-level financial position and performance data on a quarterly basis in a new publication that will launch in Q1 2023.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Consults on Tranche 3 Rule Changes for CHESS Replacement

By Editors | 04/09/2021

The changes relate to netting, settlement, reporting and other amendments. ASX plans to release the final rule changes 6 months before the April 2023 go-live.

Market Infrastructure

BOT Directs Banks to Prepare for New Data Protection Law

By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 03/09/2021

The Thai Bankers’ Association has issued guidelines for banks on handling personal data protection in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act.