MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

    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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