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Securities / Derivatives
SFC Reviewing HKEX Proposal to Enhance Clearing Flexibility
By Editors | 12/04/2024
HKEX enhanced its third party clearing arrangements for futures trades in 2022. A proposal submitted to the SFC would do the same for stock and options trades.
Market Infrastructure
UK FCA Proposes to Relax Research Unbundling Rules
By Nithya Subramanian | 12/04/2024
The FCA will allow bundling of payments for research and trade execution, making it easier for asset managers to buy research produced outside the UK.
Securities / Derivatives
Industry Collaborates to Test Digital Regulatory Reporting
By Editors | 12/04/2024
The first phase of the collaboration between DTCC and REGnosys will test the ISDA DRR for derivatives reporting in Japan and the EU.
Market Infrastructure
Australia Unveils Plans to Strengthen Rules for Mergers
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/04/2024
The reforms are expected to come into force on 1 January 2026, introducing a mandatory notification requirement for deals above certain thresholds.
Big Picture
Financial Sector “Highly Exposed” to Cyber Risks, IMF Warns
By Manesh Samtani | 11/04/2024
This is the first time the IMF has assessed cybersecurity in its Global Financial Stability Report, which says cyber policy frameworks are “inadequate”.
Market Infrastructure
US CHIPS Network Completes Migration to ISO 20022
By Editors | 11/04/2024
The CHIPS network, operated by The Clearing House, has become the first high-value payment system in the US to adopt ISO 20022.
Securities / Derivatives
China Launches New Repo Clearing Service for Interbank Market
By Editors | 11/04/2024
The National Interbank Funding Center and Shanghai Clearing House launched a new general repo clearing service for the interbank bond market.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Calls on Banks to Improve FX Market for Retail Investors
By Ajoy K Das | 11/04/2024
The RBI is concerned about unauthorised FX platforms, inadequate price transparency, and the lack of global participation by Indian players.
Market Infrastructure
EU Seeks to Coordinate T+1 Transition with UK, Switzerland
By Editors | 11/04/2024
The European T+1 Industry Task Force said alignment will reduce the complexity for multi-jurisdictional firms and minimise scoping issues.
Market Infrastructure
EU Firms “Prepared” to Meet UPI Reporting Requirments: DSB
By Editors | 10/04/2024
The DSB said its user onboarding data reveals a steady increase in EU headquartered firms joining the UPI service.
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