Market Infrastructure

Capital / Liquidity

PBOC Sets Mortgage Rate Floor to Curb Risk

By Editors | 28/08/2019

The rate on mortgages for first-time home buyers must be at least the loan prime rate; for second-time home buyers it must be at least LPR plus 60bp.

Fintech / Regtech

ACCC Invites Firms to Test Open Banking Data Sharing

By Editors | 27/08/2019

The ACCC is seeking participants to help it test the data-sharing ecosystem under the consumer data right, which was passed into law earlier this month.

Fintech / Regtech

Uncovering the Terms and Conditions for Technology

By Max Kantelia | 27/08/2019

Legislators and industry leaders need to work together to ensure the benefits of innovation do not come at the cost of fairness, choice, and privacy, says Zilliqa co-founder Max Kantelia.

Market Infrastructure

China Allows Foreign Investors to Use T+3 Bond Settlement

By Manesh Samtani | 26/08/2019

The move will further facilitate the participation of foreign institutional investors in the interbank bond market, who need the extra time to fund their trades.

Market Infrastructure

EU Shareholder Rights Directive – It’s Time for APAC Firms to Act

By Demi Derem | 26/08/2019

Though a European regulation, SRD II will directly impact Asian intermediaries and hundreds of billions of euros in assets held by APAC investors, says Demi Derem at Broadridge.

Market Infrastructure

SFC Highlights Liquidity Risk Management Deficiencies at Funds

By Editors | 24/08/2019

The SFC asks fund managers to review their current policies, procedures, systems and processes and take immediate action to rectify any inadequacies or deficiencies.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Requirements for FPI Registration

By Editors | 23/08/2019

SEBI has consolidated 57 circulars and 183 FAQs issued over the years into a single circular for FPIs, easing several requirements in the process.

Market Infrastructure

Goldman Files Application to Control China Securities JV

By Editors | 22/08/2019

Goldman is seeking to bring its China business in line with its operations in other parts of the world – as its local partner folds its operations into the joint venture.

Market Infrastructure

WFE Explores Sustainability Standards for Commodity Markets

By Editors | 22/08/2019

In a new white paper, the WFE explores potential ways for commodity derivatives exchanges to address the impact of sustainability.