Market Infrastructure

    Market Infrastructure

    CSRC Accepts StanChart Application for Fully-owned China Brokerage

    By Editors | 11/08/2021

    The CSRC has accepted an application from Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong to establish a fully owned securities unit in the mainland.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan FSA Seeks Better Quality ESG, Climate Disclosures

    By Editors | 10/08/2021

    The FSA plans to establish a new framework for the certification of ESG-related products. It is also exploring mandatory climate risk disclosures.

    Market Infrastructure

    ACCC Consults on Merger of BPAY, eftpos and NPP Australia

    By Editors | 10/08/2021

    A court enforceable undertaking is proposed to address concerns that the merger could reduce investment and support for eftpos and decrease the availability of least-cost routing.

    Market Infrastructure

    LCH Set to Switch Discounting, PAI Rate from SOR to SORA

    By Editors | 08/08/2021

    LCH is switching its discount curves and PAI rate on SGD-denominated cleared swaps from SOR to SORA on 9 August.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBI Amends Guidelines to Facilitate LIBOR Transition

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2021

    Banks are permitted to extend export credit using alternative rates. A change in the benchmark used in a derivatives contract need not be treated as a restructuring.

    Market Infrastructure

    China: New Rules Issued to Address Unreliable Bond Ratings

    By Editors | 08/08/2021

    The rules require credit rating agencies to strengthen their methodologies and systems, improve corporate governance, and avoid conflicts of interest.

    Market Infrastructure

    LIBOR Alternatives Gain Traction in Japan – Report

    By Editors | 06/08/2021

    OIS transactions based on TONA and TIBOR increased in July, suggesting alternative rates to JPY LIBOR are gaining traction.

    Market Infrastructure

    Big Tech Brings ‘New and Unfamiliar’ Challenges: BIS

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/08/2021

    A purely activity-based approach to regulating big tech is likely to fall short. Central banks need to more closely coordinate with competition and data governance authorities.

    Market Infrastructure

    CPMI Workplan Highlights Focus on Stablecoins, CBDCs

    By Editors | 06/08/2021

    CPMI annual work programme highlights cross-border payments, stablecoins, CBDCs, central clearing and FMI risks as key priorities.

    Market Infrastructure

    FIs Team Up to Accelerate Coal Plant Closures in APAC

    By Editors | 05/08/2021

    Prudential, Citi, HSBC, and BlackRock are reportedly working on a plan to buy out coal-fired plants and wind them down early.

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