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Market Infrastructure
APRA Takes Aim at Cyber Attacks with New Proposed Standard
By Garima Chitkara | 08/03/2018
New measures would require firms to have clearly defined information-security related roles, capabilities and controls to boost their ability to repel cyber criminals and respond to breaches effectively.
Market Infrastructure
Thailand, Indonesia Boost Capital Markets Cooperation
By Editors | 08/03/2018
Extension of MoU includes cooperation on cross-border transactions, product development, information technology and knowledge sharing.
Market Infrastructure
RBNZ Focused on Public Disclosure Regime
By Garima Chitkara | 03/03/2018
Reserve Bank of New Zealand is working to improve its disclosure regime to uphold three regulatory pillars: self-discipline, market discipline and regulatory discipline.
Market Infrastructure
Bursa Malaysia Targets T+2 Securities Settlement
By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2018
Other market boosting measures include a stamp duty waiver for stocks, as well as new ETF, ASEAN-centric and derivatives product launches.
Crypto / Digital Assets
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.
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