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Market Infrastructure
Big Picture
FSB Evaluates Impact of G20 Reforms on Securitisation
By Editors | 03/07/2024
Risk retention and higher prudential requirements have enhanced the resilience of securitisation markets, the FSB says.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong’s New RBC Regime for Insurers Commences
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2024
The introduction of the RBC regime will strengthen the financial soundness of insurers and enhance protection for policy holders.
Market Infrastructure
HSBC Completes Pilot Trial of Cross-Boundary Credit Referencing
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2024
HSBC is one of the first banks to successfully participate in the newly-launched cross-boundary credit referencing initiative led by the HKMA and the PBOC.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong AFRC Sets Expectations for PIE Auditors
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/07/2024
The AFRC has reminded PIE auditors to be prepared for undertaking PIE engagements as gatekeepers for the capital market.
Market Infrastructure
AFCA Publishes New Rules and Operational Guidelines
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2024
The new rules are approved by ASIC and provide complete transparency into how the AFCA operates.
AML / KYC
FSC Issues New Standard on Fraud and Scam Mitigation for Super Funds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/07/2024
The new standard requires funds to implement multifactor authentication for all high-risk transactions and to have clear procedures to prevent fraudulent events.
Market Infrastructure
Project Nexus Completes Blueprint; Prepares for Live Implementation
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2024
To facilitate live implementation, a new entity named the Nexus Scheme Organisation, will be established.
Market Infrastructure
ESMA Extends TAIFEX Recognition to Cover TWD NDFs
By Editors | 02/07/2024
ESMA recognised TAIFEX as a TC-CCP in December 2022 initially just for interest rate swaps. TWD non-deliverable forwards are now approved.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Proposes to Reduce Tick Sizes in Securities Market
By Editors | 02/07/2024
HKEX says the proposal will lower overall transaction costs, improve price discovery and boost liquidity.
Securities / Derivatives
ISDA Confirms Plans to Develop Industry Notices Hub
By Editors | 01/07/2024
ISDA received “strong support” for the plan and will now work with S&P Global Market Intelligence and Linklaters to build the platform.
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