Market Infrastructure

Fintech / Regtech

PBOC Forges Ahead with Market Opening, Offshore Use of Yuan

By Editors | 22/10/2024

Lu Lei says the PBOC will stay steadfast on further opening up the market for more foreign participation, and promote the interlinking of payment systems.

Big Picture

BIS Report Offers Considerations for Central Banks on Tokenisation

By Editors | 22/10/2024

The report discusses the opportunities, risks, and policy implications of token arrangements for central banks and the global financial system.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC, HKEX Announce Enhanced Timeframe for New Listing Applications

By Editors | 21/10/2024

The enhanced timeframe for new stock listings will give companies greater certainty in the timing of their IPOs, the SFC and HKEX said.

Securities / Derivatives

HKMA Announces Establishment of New Unit to Operate CMU

By Editors | 21/10/2024

The new unit, to be known as CMU OmniClear, is expected to take over CMU operations under its own governance structure in January 2025.

Market Infrastructure

HK Govt Departments to Hold First Joint Cybersecurity Drills

By Editors | 20/10/2024

The drills, commencing in November, are aimed at helping government departments and public organisations build their cyber defences.

Market Infrastructure

DSB Says Australia, Singapore Ready for UPI Reporting

By Editors | 18/10/2024

Australia and Singapore will go live with UPI reporting requirements for OTC derivatives transactions starting from 21 October.

Market Infrastructure

FSB Proposes Common Format for Reporting Operational Incidents

By Editors | 18/10/2024

The FSB has published for consultation a common format which can be used by financial firms to report operational incidents.

Securities / Derivatives

China Launches Two New Facilities to Boost Stock Market

By Manesh Samtani | 18/10/2024

A new swap facility provides funding for securities firms, funds and insurers to invest in stock. A new relending facility will finance stock repurchases.

Market Infrastructure

NY Fed Launches New Panel to Bolster Resiliency of Benchmarks

By Editors | 30/09/2024

The so-called “Reference Rate Use Committee” will work to foster industry engagement on issues related to the use of interest rate benchmarks in the post-LIBOR world.