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Market Infrastructure
BOJ Calls for Applications from Aspiring Benchmark Administrators
By Editors | 30/10/2019
The BOJ committee is soliciting entities that can begin calculating and publishing term structures based on JPY overnight index swaps as prototype rates.
Market Infrastructure
Transitioning Away from IBORs: The View from Asia
By Garima Chitkara | 30/10/2019
Asian banks have a large and complex operational task ahead of them as they prepare for a post-LIBOR world after 2021, say KPMG’s Marie Gervacio and Luke Gower.
Fintech / Regtech
NPP Australia Unveils Roadmap for New Payments Capabilities
By Editors | 30/10/2019
The roadmap includes the development of new structured data capabilities, third party payment initiation, and the ability to link regular payments to a mobile number.
Fintech / Regtech
HKMA Stresses Consumer Protection Ahead of Open Banking Phase II
By Editors | 30/10/2019
The HKMA outlines its expectations for the consumer protection practices financial institutions should adopt for Open API Phase II and beyond.
AML / KYC
LEI Use in Onboarding Could Save Banks Up to $4bn Annually
By Editors | 30/10/2019
In addition to cost savings, LEI use in client onboarding would speed up time to revenue, improve compliance and credit risk mitigation, and enable better tracking of suspicious entities.
Market Infrastructure
APRA to Delay Launch of New Data Collection Solution
By Editors | 29/10/2019
APRA is reviewing its implementation approach due to the complexity and significant burden of migrating all existing collections to the new solution.
Market Infrastructure
A Liquid Global Swaps Market Relies on Deference: CFTC’s Quintenz
By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2019
Market fragmentation poses serious risks to the liquidity and health of the derivatives markets, said CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz at the ISDA Annual Japan Conference.
Market Infrastructure
Trade Woes Prompt Easing of China’s Forex Rules
By Editors | 28/10/2019
SAFE will ease controls on equity investment from non-investment foreign firms, among 12 measures to help draw overseas funds into the domestic market and facilitate cross-border trade.
Market Infrastructure
New Zealand Delays Start of New Licensing Regime
By Editors | 27/10/2019
The start date is being delayed to coincide with the date new regulations needed for transitional licensing take effect.
Market Infrastructure
BOT Solicits Comments on Draft ‘Thailand FX Code’
By Editors | 27/10/2019
The BOT invites wholesale FX market participants to comment on a draft ‘Thailand FX Code’ by 25 November.
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