Market Infrastructure

Fintech / Regtech

From Data Governance to Data Culture: BCBS 239 and Beyond

By Garima Chitkara | 10/10/2019

Asian firms need to look beyond regulatory compliance with respect to data to ensure the most effective use of their data resources.

Market Infrastructure

China-Japan ETF Connect Slow to Gain Traction

By Editors | 09/10/2019

Assets in the cross-border feeder ETFs have dropped in the three months since the scheme was launched, by more than two-thirds in the case of the Japan-invested assets.

Capital / Liquidity

ISDA Chief Calls for Specific Changes to CVA Framework

By Editors | 09/10/2019

The current CVA rules due for implementation in January 2022 could lead to an inappropriately sharp increase in capital requirements for derivatives businesses.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Hosts First-ever TCFD Summit

By Editors | 09/10/2019

Speaking at the Summit, BOE governor Mark Carney lauded Japan’s support for the TCFD, but said more needs to be done globally to enhance climate-related financial disclosures.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Abandons Pursuit of London Stock Exchange Merger

By Editors | 08/10/2019

HKEX says the merger is still strategically compelling but it has not been able to engage with LSEG’s management in realising its vision.

Capital / Liquidity

Initial Margin Challenges Confronting Asian Markets

By Purtini Joshi | 08/10/2019

DTCC’s Purtini Joshi outlines three key challenges firms need to address to ensure compliance with Phase 5 and Phase 6 implementation of initial margin regulations.

Market Infrastructure

Indonesia Announces Rules for the Establishment of CCPs

By Editors | 04/10/2019

The new rules from Bank Indonesia will take effect from June 2020, but the first CCPs for derivatives markets are unlikely to be operational until 2023.

Market Infrastructure

RBNZ Proposes Enhanced Oversight Role in Cash System

By Editors | 04/10/2019

In a new consultation paper, the RBNZ proposes legislative changes that would allow it to take on a more active monitoring and coordination role in the cash system.

Fintech / Regtech

SWIFT, HSBC to Define Common API Standard for Hong Kong

By Editors | 04/10/2019

The new standard will re-use ISO 20022 components to ensure interoperability with Hong Kong’s clearing and settlement systems, facilitating the next phases of open banking in the city.