MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

    ESG / Sustainability

    ISSB Climate Standard Won’t Ignore Impact – IOSCO

    By ESG Investor | 03/02/2022

    Interoperability between reporting standards and across jurisdictions is key to establishing a global baseline, says IOSCO chair Ashley Alder.

    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI Temporarily Suspends Overseas Investments by Mutual Funds

    By Editors | 02/02/2022

    The mutual fund industry is reportedly close to breaching a USD 7 billion industry-wide limit on overseas investments.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Issues New Rules to Promote Overseas Lending in RMB

    By Editors | 02/02/2022

    The new rules expand the ability of Chinese banks to lend RMB overseas and cooperate with overseas banks in their loan businesses.

    Market Infrastructure

    Chi-X Australia Completes Initial Integration with Cboe

    By Editors | 01/02/2022

    Cboe Global Markets acquired Chi-X in June 2021. The ongoing integration will bring the BIDS block trading model to the Australian market.

    Fintech / Regtech

    CBIRC Asks Banks, Insurers to Prioritise Digital Transformation

    By Editors | 31/01/2022

    New guidance urges banks and insurers to “vigorously promote” digital financial services and further develop their data and technology capabilities.

    Big Picture

    WEF Report Calls for Cybersecurity to be Prioritised

    By Editors | 30/01/2022

    The report highlights prioritisation gaps between business executives and security-focused leaders, saying this can leave firms vulnerable to attacks.

    Market Infrastructure

    SHFE to Introduce Commodity Swaps with Central Settlement

    By Editors | 30/01/2022

    Shanghai Futures Exchange has issued new rules setting out the requirements for firms to participate as primary dealers, secondary dealers and settlement institutions.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Unveils Plans to Link eTradeConnect, CDI, mBridge

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/01/2022

    HKMA’s Eddie Yue said the combined power of the three infrastructures will pave the way for digitalising cross-border trade across APAC.

    Enforcement

    US Court Acquits Deutsche Traders in LIBOR Rigging Case

    By Editors | 28/01/2022

    Former Deutsche Bank traders Matthew Connolly and Gavin Black were convicted in October 2018. Both have now been acquitted.

    Market Infrastructure

    Five More HK Banks Approved to Launch WMC Services

    By Editors | 28/01/2022

    Chiyu Banking Corporation, Chong Hing Bank, Fubon Bank, Shanghai Commercial Bank, and China Everbright Bank can launch WMC services.

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