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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.
Capital / Liquidity
US Regulators Approve Easing of Volcker Rule
By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2019
Two of five US agencies have approved the Volcker Rule revamp, which aims to simplify its requirements and give banks more flexibility to trade.
Market Infrastructure
China Levels Playing Field for Foreign Asset Managers
By AsianInvestor | 20/08/2019
By enlarging their investment scopes, the regulator is also paving the way for them to expand their businesses in China.
Market Infrastructure
Australia Accelerates Post Royal Commission Reform
By Editors | 20/08/2019
Under the government’s implementation roadmap, close to 90% of its remaining commitments will be implemented by mid-2020, and legislation for the rest will be introduced by end-2020.
Market Infrastructure
Treasurers and the Libor ‘Pre-Cessation’ Trigger
By CorporateTreasurer | 20/08/2019
Financial firms can’t seem to come to an agreement on the unofficial “pre-cessation” trigger that will signal the beginning of the end for Libor. Meanwhile, SOFR faces some controversy.
Market Infrastructure
PBOC Reforms Interest Rate Setting Mechanism
By Editors | 19/08/2019
The new market-oriented mechanism for calculating the Loan Prime Rate is expected to lower the cost of borrowing nationwide.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Adjusts Initial Margin Implementation Schedule
By Editors | 19/08/2019
The HKMA has adjusted its implementation schedule for the incoming requirements, taking into account the one-year phased extension announced by BCBS and IOSCO in July.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Proposes Changes to Pre-Open Session, Volatility Controls
By Editors | 19/08/2019
The proposals aim to improve market liquidity and global competitiveness of the Hong Kong market, HKEX says in a new consultation paper.
Market Infrastructure
Malaysia Liberalises FX Hedging Framework
By Editors | 19/08/2019
The policy move is aimed at providing greater flexibility and efficiency in foreign exchange risk management and business operations.
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