Market Infrastructure

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Hong Kong’s FSDC Calls for Adoption of Digital ID System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/06/2024

    The FSDC report recommends establishing a trust framework for the digital ID ecosystem and enabling interoperability through improved legal measures.

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    Market Infrastructure

    ASX to Deliver First Phase of CHESS Replacement in 2026

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/06/2024

    ASX has confirmed it will target delivery of the first phase of its CHESS replacement project in 2026.

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    Market Infrastructure

    ANZ-Suncorp Merger Approved with ‘Strict’ Conditions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/06/2024

    Treasurer Jim Chalmers has allowed ANZ to acquire Suncorp Bank but has prohibited branch closures and job cuts for the next three years.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Malaysia Gazettes New Law to Strengthen Cyber Resilience

    By Editors | 27/06/2024

    The legislation will lead to new obligations for ‘National Critical Information Infrastructure’ sectors and a licensing regime for cyber security service providers.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Launches New eMPF Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2024

    YF Life is the first MPF trustee to move to the new eMPF platform. The migration of all 12 trustees is set to be completed by the end of next year.

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    Market Infrastructure

    RBA Eases Regulatory Burden for Small Securities Settlement Facilities

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2024

    The RBA has expanded exemptions to accommodate the potential emergence of new, technologically innovative securities settlement facilities.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HK LegCo Forms New Sub-committee on Web3 and Virtual Asset Growth

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2024

    The newly-formed committee will focus on developing regulatory frameworks, improvement of technology and investor safeguards.

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    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Revises Oversight Framework for Stock Exchanges

    By Ajoy K Das | 26/06/2024

    The new framework aims to enhance governance by clearly defining the structure and responsibilities of various statutory committees.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    CFTC Approves Four Comparability Determinations for Foreign Jurisdictions

    By Editors | 26/06/2024

    Certain swap dealers in Japan, Mexico, the EU, and UK can satisfy certain US capital and financial reporting requirements by complying with home country rules.

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    Market Infrastructure

    China to Streamline Fund Management Rules for QFII Investors

    By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2024

    A top official said research is being conducted to facilitate QFII/RQFII investors’ participation in the domestic securities market.

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