Market Infrastructure

    Fintech / Regtech

    China, UAE Join HKMA-BOT Initiative to Create CBDC Bridge

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2021

    The project, now called ‘m-CBDC Bridge’, will seek the development of a prototype to facilitate real-time cross-border transactions using multiple CBDCs.

    Market Infrastructure

    LCH Extends Central Clearing for SORA Derivatives to 21 Years

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/02/2021

    MAS will likewise extend the tenor of its daily SORA derivatives auctions with major derivatives dealers from 5-years to 20-years.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BSP to Draft Data Governance Policy for Financial Institutions

    By Editors | 22/02/2021

    The new regulatory framework will guide banks and other financial institutions on how they use and handle electronic information that they collect from customers.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SGX to Seek Out Acquisition Targets to Drive Growth

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/02/2021

    SGX plans to continue its M&A focus to strengthen its FX, fixed income, data and capital markets connectivity businesses, says chief executive Loh Boon Chye.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Enhances Security Requirements for Digital Payment Apps

    By Editors | 21/02/2021

    The RBI has set out new prescriptive guidelines on the security protocols that need to be adopted in digital payment applications.

    AML / KYC

    BIS, SWIFT Invite Firms to Participate in ISO 20022 Hackathon

    By Editors | 21/02/2021

    Participants will be asked to develop and showcase solutions that improve cross-border payments, using the ISO 20022 standard and APIs.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Considers Easing Restrictions on Offshore Investment

    By Editors | 21/02/2021

    Regulators will explore the feasibility of allowing individuals to use their annual foreign exchange quotas to invest in overseas markets.

    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Board Meeting: A Preview of Things to Come

    By Editors | 21/02/2021

    SEBI has relaxed its minimum public offer requirements just days after revealing a number of new initiatives in its annual report.

    Capital / Liquidity

    FSC Korea to Enhance Recovery and Resolution Regimes of SIFIs

    By Editors | 20/02/2021

    SIFIs will have 3 months after designation to submit recovery plans to regulators. The FSC will have the authority to demand action from a SIFI in line with its recovery plan.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Australia Introduces ‘Your Future, Your Super’ Bill to Parliament

    By Editors | 19/02/2021

    Industry bodies ISA and AIST say the legislation doesn’t go far enough and are pushing for the legislation to be reviewed by a Senate Committee.

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