Market Infrastructure

Market Infrastructure

ISDA, EU Industry Bodies Warn of ‘Cliff Edge’ Effects ‘No Deal’ Brexit

By Manesh Samtani | 10/10/2018

New paper proposes steps that can be taken now to mitigate potentially systemic consequences of the UK leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement and transition period in place.

Market Infrastructure

HKEX to Roll Out Nasdaq Real-Time Risk Technology

By Manesh Samtani | 10/10/2018

The technology provides HKEX with a single point-of-entry for risk management across its markets and enables CCPs more efficient operations and regulatory compliance.

Market Infrastructure

Malaysia Seeks GDPR-Style Data Protection Laws

By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2018

Malaysia needs to be on par with global legislation on data protection such as GDPR, said Minister Gobind Singh Deo at a recent conference.

Securities / Derivatives

Hong Kong, UK Sign Mutual Recognition of Funds Agreement

By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2018

The agreement allows eligible funds in Hong Kong and the UK to be distributed in each other’s market through a streamlined process.

Market Infrastructure

Strategy, Management, Governance: Lessons from the Hayne Interim Report

By Matthew Chan | 08/10/2018

Institutions, regulators and policymakers across Asia Pacific should take heed of the lessons of Australia’s Royal Commission if they are to avoid similar problems, says Matthew Chan.

Market Infrastructure

New Platform for Northbound Trading Set for Mid-2019 – HKEX

By Editors | 08/10/2018

New information paper presents an overview of the migration of HKEX technology infrastructure for northbound trading under Stock Connect.

Market Infrastructure

Chi-X Australia Launches Transferable Custody Receipts in Apple Inc

By Manesh Samtani | 08/10/2018

Deutsche-issued TraCRs represent a new mechanism for Australian investors to gain exposure to overseas listed companies, starting with Apple Inc.

Market Infrastructure

SWIFT gpi Analytics Tool to Improve Payments Optimisation

By Editors | 05/10/2018

New analytics tool will provide gpi members with actionable business intelligence and enable a better understanding of end-to-end payment flows.

Market Infrastructure

BSE’s India INX Enables Access to CME Group of Exchanges

By Editors | 05/10/2018

New ‘Global Access’ platform enables access to cash and derivatives markets on international exchanges; connectivity with CME Group exchanges already established.