MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

MAS Publishes User Protection Guidelines for E-Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2018

The guidelines establish a common baseline protection from losses arising from isolated unauthorised or erroneous electronic payment transactions.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand’s Kasikornbank Joins Visa in Blockchain Payments Pilot

By Editors | 27/09/2018

Visa B2B Connect uses blockchain tech to enable faster, simpler and more secure processing of payments between participating banks on behalf of corporate clients.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Announces JP Morgan Launch of Agency Clearing Service

By Editors | 27/09/2018

Australian-domiciled clients will be able to keep AUD and NZD cleared derivatives within a single clearing house and legal construct, while leveraging local ASX infrastructure.

Capital / Liquidity

China Seeks to Boost Interbank Bond Issuances by Foreign Institutions

By Editors | 27/09/2018

PBOC and MOF have issued guidelines clarifying the requirements for foreign governments and institutions issuing interbank bonds in China.

Market Infrastructure

ISDA Chief Urges Early Preparation for ‘Enormous Challenges’ of 2020

By Manesh Samtani | 27/09/2018

The industry will need to start preparing quickly to meet the challenges facing the derivatives market, which will reach a critical point in 2020, says ISDA CEO Scott O’Malia.

Fintech / Regtech

APRA Updates Guidance on Cloud Computing Use by Regulated Entities

By Manesh Samtani | 25/09/2018

Information paper acknowledges improvements in the ability of regulated entities to manage cloud computing risks, while also detailing observed weaknesses and areas of concern.

Market Infrastructure

Expanding the Custodian’s Role in Settlement for India’s HNIs

By Viraj Kulkarni | 25/09/2018

SEBI should mandate settlement of HNI trades through custodians to de-risk and expand India’s capital markets, says Viraj Kulkarni at PIVOT Management Consulting.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s NSE Signs MoU with London Stock Exchange

By Editors | 23/09/2018

The agreement seeks to create a dual listing mechanism for masala and foreign-currency bonds issued by Indian companies.

Market Infrastructure

SGX Shareholders Voice Concerns Over Regulatory Powers

By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2018

Despite robust profits and extensive expansion plans announced at its AGM, SGX was criticised for not doing enough to protect minority shareholders.