Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

APRA Consults on Adjusted Schedule for Initial Margin Rules

By Editors | 15/08/2019

APRA is consulting on changes to the implementation schedule for initial margin requirements in Australia, in line with the one-year phased extension granted by BCBS and IOSCO last month.

Fintech / Regtech

Korea to Ease Entry of Innovative Businesses in Finance

By Editors | 14/08/2019

The FSC and FSS have jointly announced a set of measures designed to simplify the approval process for innovative businesses in finance.

Market Infrastructure

RBNZ Publishes New Data Series for Measuring Mortgage Risk

By Editors | 14/08/2019

The release of the new debt-to-income data comes as the government considers including it as an additional tool in the RBNZ’s macro-prudential toolkit.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines to Relaunch OF Bank to Create Digital-only Bank

By Editors | 14/08/2019

The Overseas Filipino Bank was launched in January to cater to overseas Filipino workers, who will more easily be able to access digital-only services.

Market Infrastructure

Myanmar to Set Up Alternative Market for Unlisted Companies

By Editors | 14/08/2019

The so-called ‘Myanmar Public Companies Board’ will serve as a stepping stone for domestic companies to list on the YSX, which still lists only 5 companies.

ESG / Sustainability

ASIC Updates Guidance on Climate Risk Disclosures

By Editors | 13/08/2019

The new guidance describes climate change as a “systemic risk that could have a material impact on the future financial position, performance or prospects of entities”.

Crypto / Digital Assets

China Almost Ready to Release Central Bank Digital Currency

By Editors | 13/08/2019

PBOC deputy director for payments Mu Chungchun said the new digital currency and electronic payment system that would not rely entirely on blockchain.

Market Infrastructure

How a Consortium Created an Open Taxonomy for MAS 610

By Editors | 13/08/2019

Recognising the depth of the challenge posed by the new MAS 610 standard, AxiomSL decided that this industry challenge merited an innovative approach.

Market Infrastructure

Thailand, Cambodia to Cooperate on Cross-Border Listings

By Editors | 13/08/2019

Thailand and Cambodia’s securities regulators have agreed on a plan to enable cross-border equity offerings and depositary receipts in a bid to boost the development of the CSX.