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Market Infrastructure
MAS Planning Ahead to Avoid ‘Cliff Effect’ of Relief Withdrawal
By Editors | 16/07/2020
“Bank loans and insurance policy premiums will eventually have to be paid,” MAS’ Ravi Menon said, pointing to a need to avoid the ‘cliff effects’ of sudden relief withdrawal.
Market Infrastructure
Australia Mulls Measures to Establish Regional Financial Hub
By Editors | 16/07/2020
Australian Senator Andrew Bragg wrote to Treasurer Josh Frydenberg suggesting reforms to capitalise on Hong Kong’s recent political changes.
Securities / Derivatives
The Role of Derivatives Markets in Sustainable Finance
By Editors | 16/07/2020
The derivatives market can contribute in the transition towards a low-carbon economy, due its ability to facilitate capital-raising via the hedging of risks related to sustainable investments.
Big Picture
Financial System Still Vulnerable in Recovery: FSB Chair
By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2020
Funding markets remain at risk of liquidity stress, volatility in markets may return, and assets are at risk of a “sudden and sharp” repricing.
AML / KYC
Trump Executive Order Opens China to Sanctions Over Hong Kong
By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2020
Trump has signed an executive order threatening sanctions against Chinese officials and the banks they deal with over the national security law imposed in Hong Kong.
Market Infrastructure
ASIFMA Publishes IBOR Transition Guide for Asia
By Editors | 14/07/2020
The guide provides an overview of issues for FIs to consider in their LIBOR transition programmes and an implementation checklist.
Big Picture
CPMI Publishes Stage 2 Report on Enhancing Cross-Border Payments
By Editors | 14/07/2020
The report identifies 19 building blocks where further joint public and private sector work could enhance cross-border payments.
Market Infrastructure
OCBC Launches First SORA-based Home Loan Package
By Editors | 13/07/2020
The 90-Day SORA home loan package is available to buyers of completed private properties with a minimum loan size of S$1mn.
Market Infrastructure
Thailand Proposes Rule Changes to Enable Hong Kong MRF
By Editors | 13/07/2020
The mutual recognition of funds scheme will help promote the competitiveness of Thai fund managers and increase investment options for investors in both markets.
Market Infrastructure
SFTR Reporting Regime Goes Live for Sell-Side Firms
By Editors | 13/07/2020
Banks, investment firms, CSDs and CCPs started reporting securities financing transactions to approved trade repositories on Monday.
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