Market Infrastructure

Structured Products Landscape in a Post-pandemic APAC

By Abdessamad Khaled | 05/08/2021

Bloomberg’s Abdessamad Khaled and Gaurav Kapoor discuss how structured products have performed and the role automation plays in maintaining stability.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysia Forms Group to Support Climate Taxonomy Adoption

By Editors | 05/08/2021

12 members of Malaysia’s Joint Committee on Climate Change have committed to early adoption of the taxonomy, ahead of the July 2022 deadline.

Market Infrastructure

India Launches New Digital Payment Solution Nationwide

By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2021

e-RUPI is a QR code or SMS string-based prepaid e-voucher that can be used for purchases without an app, card, bank account, or internet access.

Crypto / Digital Assets

PBOC Sets Out Action Plan for Second Half of 2021

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2021

Key focus areas include promoting a greener financing system, resolving major financial risks, promoting financial opening-up, and cracking down on crypto trading.

Fintech / Regtech

Australian Fintech Regulation Has to Change

By Dirk Steller | 03/08/2021

The government has dropped the ball when it comes to supporting the Australian fintech ecosystem, says Dirk Steller, founder of VC firm Seed Space.

Market Infrastructure

OSE, TOCOM Set to Launch J-GATE 3.0 on 21 September

By Editors | 02/08/2021

The next-generation derivatives trading system known as J-GATE3.0 will go live on 21 September 2021.

ESG / Sustainability

JPX Sets Organisational Targets to Achieve Carbon Neutrality

By Editors | 02/08/2021

JPX is researching the possibility of generating renewable energy through its own energy generation facilities.

Market Infrastructure

China, Hong Kong to Strengthen Legal, Judicial Cooperation

By Editors | 02/08/2021

China and Hong Kong will promote mutual recognition and assistance in bankruptcy procedures. Mainland judicial practice training will be arranged for Hong Kong legal professionals.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA, ICMA, ISLA Sign MoU on Common Domain Model

By Editors | 02/08/2021

The MoU establishes a framework for closer collaboration on the development of the Common Domain Model across financial markets.

Market Infrastructure

SWIFT Launches Instant Cross-border Payments for SME, Retail

By Editors | 02/08/2021

Seven banks that have launched ‘SWIFT Go’ – BBVA, BNY Mellon, DNB, MYBank, SberBank, Société Générale, and UniCredit.

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