MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

    Market Infrastructure

    China to Issue Additional Quotas for Outbound Investment via QDII

    By Editors | 26/10/2020

    The move, estimated to release quotas by $2-3bn per quarter, is being called one of the biggest relaxations in capital controls in recent years.

    Capital / Liquidity

    MAS Proposes Amendments to RMO Capital Requirements

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/10/2020

    MAS proposes to introduce a direct liquidity requirement for recognised market operators, and to revise downward the solvency requirement.

    Market Infrastructure

    ISDA Launches IBOR Fallbacks Supplement, Protocol

    By Editors | 25/10/2020

    The implementation of fallbacks for derivatives will help to mitigate the systemic risk that could occur following the disappearance of LIBOR.

    Market Infrastructure

    GFXC to Complete FX Global Code Review by Mid-2021

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/10/2020

    Among the key issues in the FX market has been settlement risk, given the increasing number of trades being settled without PvP protection, says RBA deputy governor Guy Debelle.

    Market Infrastructure

    GBA Wealth Management Connect to Operate With Quota System

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2020

    The scheme will be capped at 150 bn yuan in each direction, and an individual quota of 1 mn yuan will be imposed on Greater Bay Area residents.

    Market Infrastructure

    Japan Lawmakers to Propose Streamlining FSA, BOJ Bank Inspections

    By Editors | 22/10/2020

    Lawmakers reportedly plan to propose that the FSA and BOJ create a committee to address complaints from FIs concerning an overlap between the two agencies in bank inspections.

    Market Infrastructure

    UK Consults on Post-Brexit Regulatory Framework for Financial Services

    By Editors | 22/10/2020

    The consultation proposes a blueprint for the future regulatory framework that more clearly allocates responsibilities between Parliament, HM Treasury and financial services regulators.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Asks FIs to Protect Customer Interests in LIBOR Switch

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/10/2020

    Banks are expected to develop robust education and outreach programmes to help customers make informed decisions when assessing the options available in the transition.

    Market Infrastructure

    SEBI to Promote Greater Access to Securities Market Data

    By Editors | 21/10/2020

    The committee will identify gaps in the public availability of securities market data and recommend regulations to promote transparency, access and useability of such data.

    Market Infrastructure

    FSTB to Introduce ‘Corporate Rescue’ Bill for LegCo Deliberation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/10/2020

    The FSTB also plans to introduce bills to provide targeted tax relief for private equity funds, enable a paperless securities market in Hong Kong, and progress work on the new eMPF platform.

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