MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

    AML / KYC

    Korean Firms Launch ‘World 1st’ Blockchain-based Authentication

    By Garima Chitkara | 09/11/2017

    Financial Investment Association says Chain ID is a world first, authentication only has to be performed once every three years.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Thailand to Boost Fintech Use With New Law

    By Garima Chitkara | 09/11/2017

    Regulator says current laws are hindering development of financial technology sector; aims to promote ‘full scale digital economy’.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore and China Regulators to Increase Mutual Market Supervision

    By Editors | 06/11/2017

    Regulators will develop framework for supervising fund managers, share information and staff amid increasing capital market ties.

    Capital / Liquidity

    FSB Reports on ‘Rise of the Financial Machines’, Backs Regtech

    By Samuel Riding | 02/11/2017

    Report suggests AI and machine learning could create new systemically important players, warns on opacity, audit difficulty.

    Capital / Liquidity

    PBOC Targets ‘Shadow Financing’ by Tech Firms

    By Editors | 01/11/2017

    Central bank says many firms representing as technology providers are in fact providing finance for clients who can’t access conventional resources.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Singapore Proposes Liquidity Risk Management Rules for Fund Managers

    By Samuel Riding | 30/10/2017

    MMFs will face more enforceable requirements than other portfolios, including rules on average maturity, 1-day/5-day redemption.

    Market Infrastructure

    Indonesia, Vietnam Join Virtual Currency Clampdown

    By Editors | 30/10/2017

    Indonesian central bank says ‘financial innovation’ requires pre-approval; State Bank of Vietnam to pass law outlawing virtual currencies next year.

    AML / KYC

    Guangdong, HK to Boost Financial Cooperation

    By Editors | 30/10/2017

    Governments to relax restrictions on cross-border business operations and boost RMB flows; cooperate further on fintech and green finance.

    Market Infrastructure

    Japanese Banks Overstaffed, Over-branched Amid Declining Profitability – BOJ

    By Editors | 25/10/2017

    Central banks also points to potential systemic risk from ‘common exposure’ as competition to lend money intensifies.

    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Extends After-hours Index Futures Trading

    By Editors | 23/10/2017

    From 6 November, trading in mini and full versions of HSI and HSCEI index futures will be extended to 1am Hong Kong time.

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