MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

    Market Infrastructure

    Thailand, Indonesia Boost Capital Markets Cooperation

    By Editors | 08/03/2018

    Extension of MoU includes cooperation on cross-border transactions, product development, information technology and knowledge sharing.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBNZ Focused on Public Disclosure Regime

    By Garima Chitkara | 03/03/2018

    Reserve Bank of New Zealand is working to improve its disclosure regime to uphold three regulatory pillars: self-discipline, market discipline and regulatory discipline.

    Market Infrastructure

    Bursa Malaysia Targets T+2 Securities Settlement

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2018

    Other market boosting measures include a stamp duty waiver for stocks, as well as new ETF, ASEAN-centric and derivatives product launches.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Japan Mulls Overhaul of Approach to Financial Industry Regulation

    By Garima Chitkara | 01/03/2018

    New rules propose an approach focused on financial function rather than individual entities; and are expected bring traditional financial firms and fintech firms on level playing field.

    Market Infrastructure

    China Levels Playing Field for Foreign Banks

    By Editors | 01/03/2018

    Pre-approvals no longer required for wealth management, custody services; procedures simplified for branch opening, executive appointments, bond issuance.

    Market Infrastructure

    ASEAN Liberalises Cross-border Funds Framework

    By Garima Chitkara | 28/02/2018

    ASEAN CIS framework revised to open greater fund participation between Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBI Mandates Integration of SWIFT in Core Banking Software

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2018

    Punjab National Bank says $1.8bn fraud went undetected because staff failed to enter SWIFT instructions in core banking software.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore to Shift OTC Derivatives to Organised Markets

    By Editors | 22/02/2018

    The trading obligations would apply to banks with gross notional outstanding OTC derivatives exceeding SGD20 billion.

    Market Infrastructure

    Chinese Exchanges to Acquire Stake in Bangladeshi Bourse

    By Editors | 21/02/2018

    Shanghai, Shenzhen exchanges have outbid India’s NSE to buy 25% of Dhaka Stock Exchange.

    Market Infrastructure

    SGX to Develop New India Derivative Products

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/02/2018

    New products will allow SGX participants to maintain exposure to India’s capital markets, following  the decision to stop issuing market data licenses to overseas exchanges.

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