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MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE
Fintech / Regtech
Korea to Ease Entry Rules for Corporate Credit Rating Industry
By Editors | 06/09/2024
The FSC is abolishing the requirement for FIs to hold at least a 50% stake in companies for them to provide corporate credit ratings.
Market Infrastructure
IFSCA Proposes Rule Changes for GIFT City Market Infrastructure
By Ajoy K Das | 06/09/2024
The changes are aimed at ensuring robust governance standards at GIFT City’s two stock exchanges, two clearing corporations and one depository.
Fintech / Regtech
New Zealand Consults on CDR for Banking, Electricity Sectors
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/09/2024
The proposal would require ANZ, BNZ, ASB and Westpac to implement open banking from 1 Dec 2025 and Kiwibank from 1 Dec 2026.
Crypto / Digital Assets
UDPN Integrates AUDD Stablecoin into Global Platform
By Editors | 04/09/2024
The integration is expected to accelerate the adoption of AUDD, and reduce friction in international payments.
Capital / Liquidity
Japan FSA to Strengthen Monitoring of Financial Institutions
By Thisanka Siripala | 04/09/2024
The FSA’s priorities include a stronger focus on corporate governance, risk management, and the asset management reforms.
Market Infrastructure
Deadline Fast Approaching for New Trade Reporting Rules in Australia and Singapore
By Manesh Samtani | 03/09/2024
DTCC, MAS and ASIC are calling on market participants to accelerate testing efforts to ensure readiness for new reporting rules that go live on 21 October.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Outlines Three-Step Plan to Expand KOFR Adoption
By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2024
FSC Vice Chair Kim So-young said KOFR adoption is no longer a matter of choice but a practical necessity that must be swiftly implemented.
Market Infrastructure
Australia Consults on New Merger Notification Thresholds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/09/2024
The notification thresholds determine which mergers must be notified to the ACCC under new rules commencing 1 Jan 2026.
Capital / Liquidity
PBOC Starts Participating in Open Market Bond Trading
By Manesh Samtani | 02/09/2024
The PBOC is expected to participate in treasury bond trading more regularly to manage financial system liquidity and the yield curve.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI to Allow Shareholder Say in MII Director Appointments
By Ajoy K Das | 02/09/2024
SEBI proposes to allow shareholders to participate in selecting public interest directors for the boards of market infrastructure institutions.
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