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Market Infrastructure

HKEX Proposes Revamp of Hong Kong IPO Settlement Process

By Manesh Samtani | 16/11/2020

Subject to market support and readiness, HKEX intends to launch a new platform called FINI in 2022 that will cut the IPO settlement process from T+5 to T+1.

Market Infrastructure

FSC Korea Moves to Prevent Accumulation of Household Debt

By Editors | 16/11/2020

Banks will be subject to a monthly inspection to assess their unsecured lending practices; the government will reduce the maximum legal lending rate from 24% to 20%.

Securities / Derivatives

ASX Suffers Near Full Day Outage Due to ‘Software Issue’

By Editors | 16/11/2020

ASIC said it was focused on ensuring that market integrity is not compromised and that it would monitor for any impacts resulting from Monday’s failure.

Market Infrastructure

Underinvestment in Data, Tech a Root Cause of Breaches: ASIC

By Editors | 16/11/2020

Underinvestment in data and technology systems creates operational risks, delays in picking up problems, and costly remediation programmes, says ASIC commissioner Sean Hughes.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Introduces New Package of Royal Commission Reforms

By Editors | 15/11/2020

The package includes reforms to strengthen consumer protections, including by making industry codes enforceable and enhancing FIs’ breach reporting requirements.

Capital / Liquidity

Philippine Senate Passes Bill to Establish ‘Bad Bank’ Framework

By Editors | 15/11/2020

The bill was fast-tracked amid fears that loan defaults could burden lenders and hamper their ability to provide credit to businesses and consumers.

Market Infrastructure

US Agencies Urge Banks Forward on LIBOR Transition

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/11/2020

The Fed, OCC and FDIC have asked banks to move away from LIBOR ‘without delay’, accelerate customer outreach, and prepare their systems for the transition.

Market Infrastructure

Ransomware Attacks Present a Growing Threat to FIs: FS-ISAC

By Editors | 15/11/2020

Even with robust cybersecurity programmes, large institutions are vulnerable to attacks through third-party suppliers. Smaller institutions are at even greater risk.

Capital / Liquidity

Pandemic Was ‘First Major Global Test’ of Post-Crisis Reforms: FSB

By Editors | 15/11/2020

The pandemic raised questions of whether the flexibility provided in the Basel framework is actually used by FIs, for example in the case of bank capital and liquidity buffers.