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Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Selects ConsenSys to Lead Next Phase of CBDC Project
By Editors | 28/09/2020
Project Inthanon-LionRock studied the application of a CBDC for cross-border payments. ConsenSys will lead implementation of the project’s next phase.
Market Infrastructure
Chinese Regulators to Combine QFII, RQFII from 1 November
By Editors | 27/09/2020
The move to combine the QFII and RQFII into a single ‘qualified foreign investor’ regime is aimed at further easing foreign access to China’s capital markets.
Market Infrastructure
FTSE Russell to Include Chinese Govt Bonds in Global Index
By Editors | 27/09/2020
FTSE Russell cites significant market infrastructure improvements to expand access to international investors, improve liquidity, and develop settlement and custody processes.
Market Infrastructure
Australia Prepares to Abolish Responsible Lending Obligations
By Manesh Samtani | 27/09/2020
Lenders will no longer have to assess borrowers’ earnings and expenses to determine whether they can afford to repay their debt without hardship.
Crypto / Digital Assets
EU Unveils Digital Finance Strategy, Crypto-asset Framework
By Manesh Samtani | 27/09/2020
The package consists of a digital finance strategy, a retail payments strategy, and legislative proposals for regulating the crypto-asset sector.
Securities / Derivatives
EU Sets Out Action Plan to Achieve Capital Markets Union
By Editors | 27/09/2020
The Action Plan seeks to make financing more accessible to European companies and integrate national capital markets into a genuine single market.
Market Infrastructure
FSB Confirms Governance Body for OTC Derivatives Identifiers
By Editors | 27/09/2020
The Regulatory Oversight Committee of the Global LEI System will be the International Governance Body for the UTI, UPI and CDE as of 1 October.
ESG / Sustainability
Taiwan FSC Outlines Plans for Capital Market Development
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/09/2020
A 3-year roadmap to be unveiled by year-end includes plans to set up central clearing for OTC derivatives, and improve convenience and efficiency for foreign investors.
Market Infrastructure
ASX Responds on Tranche 2 Rule Changes for CHESS Replacement
By Editors | 26/09/2020
The consultation on the 2nd tranche of rule changes covered operating rules relating to corporate actions, mFund and RTGS payment aspects for the new system.
Market Infrastructure
European Commission Grants 18 Months Equivalence to UK CCPs
By Editors | 25/09/2020
The European Commission says the decision will give financial market participants time to reduce their “excessive” exposures to UK-based CCPs.
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