Market Infrastructure

Fullerton has become the first foreign fund manager to receive approval for its WFOE to conduct onshore investment advisory business in China.

Regulation Asia sat down with DTCC's Rob Palatnick to discuss his views on how far DLT will go in disintermediating the financial industry.

The proposed rules set out the matters that must be considered in determining if a person is "fit and proper" to own 20% or more in an ADI, life insurer or general insurer.

APRA says in its initial implementation plan that entities must start ensuring their readiness for the new system now, as there is only a one year timeline for implementation.

SWIFT has released a new report on the state of adoption of the ISO 20022 financial messaging standard among Asia Pacific securities market infrastructures.

NSE and SGX have reportedly finalised an agreement that will enable SGX to offer trading in Nifty derivatives to Singapore investors through a special purpose vehicle operating as a broker at GIFT City.

The European Commission recognises Singapore trading venues as MiFIR-compliant; MAS has exempted EU trading facilities from its markets licensing requirements.

Counterparties should start collecting the data they will need in May to perform calculations to determine whether they are subject to the clearing obligation.

The Treasury Markets Association is proposing technical refinements to HONIA to enhance its robustness and representativeness as an alternative reference rate to HIBOR.

The state-backed three-way merger of Vijaya Bank, Dena Bank and Bank of Baroda has taken effect, creating India’s third largest lender.