MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

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    Japan Mulls Overhaul of Approach to Financial Industry Regulation

    By Garima Chitkara | 01/03/2018

    New rules propose an approach focused on financial function rather than individual entities; and are expected bring traditional financial firms and fintech firms on level playing field.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Levels Playing Field for Foreign Banks

    By Editors | 01/03/2018

    Pre-approvals no longer required for wealth management, custody services; procedures simplified for branch opening, executive appointments, bond issuance.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASEAN Liberalises Cross-border Funds Framework

    By Garima Chitkara | 28/02/2018

    ASEAN CIS framework revised to open greater fund participation between Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBI Mandates Integration of SWIFT in Core Banking Software

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2018

    Punjab National Bank says $1.8bn fraud went undetected because staff failed to enter SWIFT instructions in core banking software.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore to Shift OTC Derivatives to Organised Markets

    By Editors | 22/02/2018

    The trading obligations would apply to banks with gross notional outstanding OTC derivatives exceeding SGD20 billion.

    Market Infrastructure

    Chinese Exchanges to Acquire Stake in Bangladeshi Bourse

    By Editors | 21/02/2018

    Shanghai, Shenzhen exchanges have outbid India’s NSE to buy 25% of Dhaka Stock Exchange.

    Market Infrastructure

    SGX to Develop New India Derivative Products

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2018

    New products will allow SGX participants to maintain exposure to India’s capital markets, following  the decision to stop issuing market data licenses to overseas exchanges.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC Publishes Credit Rating Agency Review

    By Garima Chitkara | 18/02/2018

    Credit ratings agencies found lacking on compliance testing and board reporting.

    Market Infrastructure

    India Eases Market Access for Foreign Institutions

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/02/2018

    Private banks, merchant banks can invest on behalf of FPI clients; pre-approval requirement for switching local custodian effectively scrapped.

    Market Infrastructure

    SEC Blocks China-linked Acquisition of Chicago Exchange

    By Editors | 17/02/2018

    US regulator says deal didn’t comply with rules governing stock exchange ownership, lacked transparency on source of funds and relationships among investors.

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