MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

More ETFs Will be Added to Stock Connect on 22 July

By Editors | 17/06/2024

The AUM and index weighting requirements have been relaxed to include more HK- and mainland-listed ETFs in Stock Connect.

Market Infrastructure

BIS Innovation Hub to Explore RTGS to DLT Interoperability

By Editors | 17/06/2024

Project Meridian FX will explore interoperability between RTGS systems and new payments technologies like DLT.

Market Infrastructure

HK Official Offers Update on New Investment Migration Scheme

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/06/2024

InvestHK received 250 applications for the new capital investment entrant scheme by end-May, over 75% from Guinea-Bissau or Vanuatu.

Fintech / Regtech

HK PCPD Issues Personal Data Protection Framework for AI

By Manesh Samtani | 14/06/2024

The new model framework offers recommendations on AI governance, risk management, and personal data security, among other areas.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong, Shenzhen Forms Financial Cooperation Committee

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/06/2024

The committee will seek to foster deeper financial cooperation between Hong Kong and Shenzhen financial markets.

Fintech / Regtech

SZSE to Help HKEX Develop Integrated Fund Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/06/2024

HKEX’s Integrated Fund Platform will enable market participants to more effectively distribute fund products to clients.

Market Infrastructure

NZ Minister Orders Inquiry into Banking Competition

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/06/2024

The Select Committee inquiry will examine banking competition, focusing on business and rural banking and lending.

Securities / Derivatives

Sri Lanka Completes Transition to Shorter Settlement Cycle

By Editors | 13/06/2024

The CSE described the transition from T+3 to T+2 for equity trades as “seamless” and a “significant milestone”.

Market Infrastructure

APRA Finalises Operational Risk Management Guidance

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2024

The guidance is designed to help FIs implement the new cross-industry standard on operational risk management.