Market Infrastructure

Information paper acknowledges improvements in the ability of regulated entities to manage cloud computing risks, while also detailing observed weaknesses and areas of concern.

SEBI should mandate settlement of HNI trades through custodians to de-risk and expand India's capital markets, says Viraj Kulkarni at PIVOT Management Consulting.

The agreement seeks to create a dual listing mechanism for masala and foreign-currency bonds issued by Indian companies.

Despite robust profits and extensive expansion plans announced at its AGM, SGX was criticised for not doing enough to protect minority shareholders.

Collaboration to focus on strengthening supervision, enhancing connectivity, cooperating on fintech and supporting the Belt and Road initiative.

Modern market infrastructure and the volumes of data they bring present a challenge to central banks in the way they monitor markets to fulfil their mandates.

Counterparties are exposed to material downside risk in posting collateral without restrictions on rehypothecation or non-segregation, says Matthieu Sachot at Chappuis Halder & Co.

Banks and buy-side firms should begin compliance processes to meet the September 2020 deadline as early as possible, urged panellists at the ISDA Industry and Regulatory Forum.

The SGQR combines multiple payment QR codes into a single SGQR label, to be rolled out across Singapore over the next six months.

The ASX Group has undertaken an extensive work programme aimed at improving technology governance and operational risk management.