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Market Infrastructure
Japan Proposes to Allow Foreign Institutions to Handle Domestic Securities
By Thisanka Siripala | 08/09/2024
Under the proposed revision, international platforms can be used for trading and settling domestic securities, provided they meet specific criteria and are approved by regulators.
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.
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