Market Infrastructure

Fintech / Regtech

APRA Updates Guidance on Cloud Computing Use by Regulated Entities

By Manesh Samtani | 25/09/2018

Information paper acknowledges improvements in the ability of regulated entities to manage cloud computing risks, while also detailing observed weaknesses and areas of concern.

Market Infrastructure

Expanding the Custodian’s Role in Settlement for India’s HNIs

By Viraj Kulkarni | 25/09/2018

SEBI should mandate settlement of HNI trades through custodians to de-risk and expand India’s capital markets, says Viraj Kulkarni at PIVOT Management Consulting.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s NSE Signs MoU with London Stock Exchange

By Editors | 23/09/2018

The agreement seeks to create a dual listing mechanism for masala and foreign-currency bonds issued by Indian companies.

Market Infrastructure

SGX Shareholders Voice Concerns Over Regulatory Powers

By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2018

Despite robust profits and extensive expansion plans announced at its AGM, SGX was criticised for not doing enough to protect minority shareholders.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore, China Achieve ‘New Milestones in Financial Cooperation’

By Editors | 21/09/2018

Collaboration to focus on strengthening supervision, enhancing connectivity, cooperating on fintech and supporting the Belt and Road initiative.

Market Infrastructure

High Speed Markets a Challenge for Central Banks

By Manesh Samtani | 20/09/2018

Modern market infrastructure and the volumes of data they bring present a challenge to central banks in the way they monitor markets to fulfil their mandates.

Market Infrastructure

Independent Amount – 10 Years and No Change Since Lehman Collapse

By Matthieu Sachot | 19/09/2018

Counterparties are exposed to material downside risk in posting collateral without restrictions on rehypothecation or non-segregation, says Matthieu Sachot at Chappuis Halder & Co.

Market Infrastructure

ISDA Forum: Asia’s Banks Not Ready for 2020 Initial Margin Deadline

By Garima Chitkara | 18/09/2018

Banks and buy-side firms should begin compliance processes to meet the September 2020 deadline as early as possible, urged panellists at the ISDA Industry and Regulatory Forum.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Simplifies Mobile Payments with Unified Payment QR Code

By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2018

The SGQR combines multiple payment QR codes into a single SGQR label, to be rolled out across Singapore over the next six months.