MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

    Capital / Liquidity

    IMF Commends Hong Kong for Strong Buffers, Robust Policy Frameworks

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2018

    Years of prudent macroeconomic policies and robust financial regulation and supervision will help Hong Kong weather possible domestic and external shocks, the IMF says.

    Fintech / Regtech

    NAB to Migrate Core Banking Systems to Cloud

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2018

    National Australia Bank plans to migrate more than 300 applications, including some core banking systems, to a public cloud by the end of 2019.

    Big Picture

    Cyber Risk, Brexit Among Top Threats for 2019 – Survey

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2018

    Cybersecurity, geopolitical risks and Brexit were found to be the top three risks with possible systemic consequences for 2019, according to a new survey by DTCC.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBI Governor Resigns Before Term-End, Citing ‘Personal Reasons’

    By Garima Chitkara | 11/12/2018

    Urjit Patel has resigned from his post as governor of the RBI, citing personal reasons, soon after a public dispute erupted between the central bank and the government.

    Capital / Liquidity

    PBOC Consults Internally on Draft Rules for Financial Conglomerates – Report

    By Editors | 11/12/2018

    New rules for financial holding companies could include requirements on capital adequacy, caps on non-financial assets, and segregation of business units.

    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Issues Cybersecurity Framework for Market Infrastructures

    By Editors | 11/12/2018

    Stock exchanges, clearing corporations and depositories have six months to put in place appropriate systems and processes for implementation of the new guidelines.

    Market Infrastructure

    China to Include Dual Class Shares in Southbound Stock Connect Trading

    By Editors | 10/12/2018

    Chinese stock exchanges will work with HKEX to formulate rules enabling mainland investors’ access to Hong Kong-listed dual class shares by mid-2019, after banning them in July.

    Market Infrastructure

    Industry Bodies Seek Clarity on Temporary Recognition of UK CCPs

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2018

    ISDA, FIA, AFME and ICMA have written to the European Commission asking for greater clarity on proposed temporary equivalence and recognition of UK-based CCPs in a no-deal Brexit.

    Market Infrastructure

    Shanghai-London Stock Connect Launch Delayed – Report

    By Editors | 07/12/2018

    The launch has reportedly been delayed in connection with a Brexit parliamentary vote and a lack of clarity from Chinese regulators on technical issues.

    Market Infrastructure

    SWIFT to Pilot Real-time Error Detection in gpi Payments

    By Editors | 06/12/2018

    SWIFT gpi pre-validation service will ensure preventable errors and omissions are corrected before initial payment instructions are sent, reducing delays and costs for banks.

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