Market Infrastructure

Fintech / Regtech

Big Data: Who’s Writing the Rules of the Game?

By CorporateTreasurer | 17/09/2019

A recent whitepaper commissioned by Deutsche Bank looks at the need for effective regulations for cross-border data sharing and the ethical use of artificial intelligence.

Market Infrastructure

Korean Banks Boost Spending of Cybersecurity, IT: BOK

By Editors | 17/09/2019

Banks are increasingly relying on outsourcing for cloud computing, which may become a potential vulnerability if adequate precautions are not in place.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Passes Bill to End Conflicted Remuneration Despite Pushback

By Editors | 16/09/2019

The Association of Financial Advisers says thousands of clients will be worse off without grandfathered commissions, and that financial advisers need more time to adjust.

Big Picture

Climate Risk Resilience Vital for Financial Stability: S&P

By Manesh Samtani | 16/09/2019

Banks need to act now to minimise future climate-related costs and the impact on their creditworthiness, says a new report from S&P Global Ratings.

Securities / Derivatives

KRX Introduces Paperless Securities System

By Editors | 15/09/2019

Starting 16 September, all listed stocks and bonds must be issued and registered electronically, and no longer exist in paper form.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Issues Follow-up Paper on ISO 20022 Migration for Payments

By Editors | 14/09/2019

The paper summarises the responses from the April consultation and puts forward potential implementation options for consideration.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX Merger a ‘Significant Backward Step’, Says LSEG

By Manesh Samtani | 14/09/2019

The London Stock Exchange Group sees no merit in further engagement because of fundamental flaws in HKEX’s offer.

Market Infrastructure

SGX Annual Report Highlights Rising Interest from Global Investors

By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2019

SGX is exploring how new technologies can further add value for customers and improve operations, while its regulatory arm seeks a stronger presence and oversight.

Market Infrastructure

DTCC Outlines ‘No-Touch’ Vision for Post-Trade Processing

By Editors | 13/09/2019

Much of today’s post-trade process is still handled manually, resulting in greater risk, errors and costs, says DTCC in a new white paper, highlighting the need for a new approach.