MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

China Expands Cross-border FX Pilot for Multinational Companies

By Editors | 21/12/2024

The pilot programme launched in March 2021 is being extended to more provinces and the policies are being further streamlined.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Requiring Banks to Develop Capability to Switch Between CRAs

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/12/2024

Retail banks must have agreements in place with more than one CRA by Jan 2025 and complete switch-over testing within Q2 2025

Market Infrastructure

Australia Launches Tool to Enhance Visibility of Regulatory Change

By Editors | 20/12/2024

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the Regulatory Initiatives Grid will help improve the sequencing and implementation of reforms

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong Forms Working Group to Lead Gold Market Development

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/12/2024

The working group will help to create a comprehensive ecosystem for Hong Kong’s new gold trading market, says Christopher Hui.

Market Infrastructure

JSCC Launches Margin Simulation Tool for JPY Interest Rate Swaps

By Editors | 19/12/2024

The margin simulation tool includes cross-margining functionality covering yen IRS, 10-year JGB Futures and TONA Futures.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB Proposes Recommendations to Address Leverage in NBFI

By Editors | 19/12/2024

The policy recommendations seek to address financial stability risks arising from leverage in non-bank financial institutions.

Market Infrastructure

ANZ Expands Cross-border Payments Service to More Banks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2024

The service will allow more than 400 international banks to route inbound cross-border payments through Australia’s NPP.

Fintech / Regtech

HKEX Launches New Data Marketplace for Investors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/12/2024

“HKEX Data Marketplace” will allow data users to access historical and reference data on securities and derivatives.

Market Infrastructure

New Zealand Proposes Measures to Boost Capital Market

By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2024

The measures will make it easier for KiwiSaver funds to invest in unlisted assets, and improve the attractiveness and ease of listing on NZX.