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HSBC Scraps Fees Ahead of Virtual Bank Launches

By Manesh Samtani | 20/06/2019

HSBC will remove below-balance, counter transaction and annual fees for most personal savings accounts as it braces for incoming competition from newly approved virtual banks.

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CSRC, PBOC Ask Leading Brokers to Support Smaller Peers

By Editors | 19/06/2019

Nine leading brokerages and fund managers have reportedly been asked to provide liquidity support to smaller securities firms and funds to help ease cash shortfalls.

Fintech / Regtech

BNM to Set Up Cyber Threat Intelligence Platform

By Editors | 19/06/2019

BNM governor says the platform will strengthen the financial industry’s capabilities to respond to cyber threats and help create a safe environment for innovation.

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Korea to Develop New Benchmark Interest Rate

By Editors | 19/06/2019

The FSC and BOK have formed a task force to develop a new benchmark interest rate and improve the current method of calculating the existing benchmark.

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IOSCO Urges Members to Review, Enhance Cyber Standards

By Editors | 19/06/2019

A new report from the IOSCO Cyber Task Force provides an overview of three internationally recognised cyber standards and frameworks used by IOSCO members.

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ISDA Calls for Consistency in Implementation of Margin Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 18/06/2019

In order to maximise efficiency, minimise risk and reduce market fragmentation, national regulators must strive for harmonised margin requirements across the globe, ISDA says.

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Banks Making Progress on Compensation Practices: FSB

By Editors | 18/06/2019

Most banks now have compensation policies in place that reduce the potential for inappropriate risk-taking. The challenge now is to develop frameworks for assessing their effectiveness.

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GLEIF Welcomes FSB Recommendations to Improve LEI Adoption

By Editors | 18/06/2019

The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation will assess how to best align itself to respond and support the FSB’s aim of broader LEI adoption globally.

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CSRC, FCA Officially Launch Shanghai-London Stock Connect

By Editors | 18/06/2019

The Shanghai-London Stock Connect has opened for business, allowing listed companies in Shanghai and London to issue depositary receipts in each other’s markets.