Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

CPMI Calls for Global Input on Cross-border Payments Agenda

By Editors | 25/01/2021

Authors should submit research papers by 27 January 2021. Industry expert responses to questions should be submitted by 8 February 2021.

Market Infrastructure

Seven Takeaways from MAS’ Technology Risk Management Guidelines

By Grace Chong | 25/01/2021

The amended guidelines represent a firm step towards further strengthening the defences of Singapore’s financial ecosystem, placing the industry in good stead for the post-Covid economic recovery.

Market Infrastructure

New York State Budget to Include Provisions to Ease LIBOR Switch

By Editors | 24/01/2021

The state budget plan would reportedly allow legacy LIBOR contracts to use the replacement rate recommended by the Fed Board, the New York Fed, or the ARRC.

Market Infrastructure

Stock Connect to Include STAR Market Stocks from 1 February

By Editors | 24/01/2021

The corresponding H-shares will also be included in Southbound trading of Stock Connect, in addition to H-shares with corresponding A-shares listed in Shenzhen.

Fintech / Regtech

BIS Innovation Hub Sets Out 2021 Work Programme

By Manesh Samtani | 24/01/2021

Six thematic priorities have been set out: suptech and regtech; next-generation FMIs; CBDCs; open finance; green finance; and cyber security.

Crypto / Digital Assets

SGX, Temasek Partner on Digital Asset Infrastructure in Capital Markets

By Editors | 23/01/2021

A new JV will use blockchain-based technologies to provide an issuance-to-settlement network for Asia bonds, funds and sustainable finance products.

Market Infrastructure

LME Proposes to Close Europe’s Last Open-outcry Trading Venue

By Editors | 21/01/2021

The LME’s trading ring has been used for metals trading since 1877. It’s temporary closure in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic may end up being permanent.

AML / KYC

PBOC Proposes to Tighten Oversight of Non-bank Payments Firms

By Manesh Samtani | 21/01/2021

If the PBOC identifies a non-bank payment institution as a monopoly, it can advise the State Council’s antitrust committee to take action to break up the firm.

ESG / Sustainability

FSB Publishes Work Programme for Year Ahead

By Editors | 20/01/2021

The work programme includes initiatives to strengthen NBFI resilience, enhance cross border payments, and address climate change, among other priorities.