Market Infrastructure

Capital / Liquidity

China Considers Allowing Unsecured Lending to Developers

By Editors | 24/11/2023

Regulators are reportedly considering allowing banks to issue unsecured working capital loans to some developers for the first time.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Issues Seven-Year National Cyber Security Strategy

By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2023

Small businesses will be given cyber health checks, cyber law enforcement funding will increase, and mandatory reporting of ransomware attacks will be introduced.

Fintech / Regtech

HKEX Launches New IPO Settlement Platform

By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2023

The platform, known as FINI, shortens the IPO settlement cycle from five days to two days, lowering risks for issuers and investors.

Big Picture

ISDA, FIA, IIF Respond to FSB Consultation on CCP Resolution

By Mark Johnston | 21/11/2023

The industry groups welcomed the FSB’s focus on CCP resolution, but have raised some concerns and suggestions for improvement.

ESG / Sustainability

Australia to Restructure Regulatory Bodies for Financial Reporting

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2023

The three regulatory bodies that oversee financial reporting and set reporting standards will be combined into a single entity.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Launches “Investor Risk Reduction Access” Platform

By Ajoy K Das | 21/11/2023

The platform will enable investors to continue to manage their portfolios even during unexpected technical glitches.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA Considers How Banks Will Support Stock Trading During Typhoons

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/11/2023

Banks would need to upgrade their systems to cope with a “potential new clearing arrangement for cheque payments”.

Securities / Derivatives

CSRC Issues Derivatives Trading Rules for Follow-up Consultation

By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2023

Excessive speculative behaviour and overly complex products are restricted. Derivatives traders must meet suitability standards.

Market Infrastructure

Australia Consults on Options for Reforming Merger Rules

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/11/2023

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said any changes to merger rules would be about “delivering greater benefits to the economy and to consumers, and providing certainty to business”.