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Structural Regulation
China to Restrict Use of VIE Structures for Foreign IPOs
By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2021
The blacklist is expected to target new companies in sensitive sectors that use VIE structures to run their China businesses.
Credit Risk
China to Improve IP Financing Mechanism to Boost Cross-Border Trade
By Darien Choong | 09/12/2021
The State Council is seeking to establish a cross-regional intellectual property transaction service platform, which would enable technology companies to pledge their IP for financing.
Clearing & Post-Trade
IHS Markit Wins Best Solution in Corporate Actions
By Editors | 09/12/2021
IHS Markit streamlines the collection, validation, and dissemination of corporate actions announcements, enabling firms to automate and accelerate the processing lifecycle.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Risk Seen as Top Threat to Financial Markets: DTCC
By Editors | 08/12/2021
Cyber risk, pandemic, and geopolitical risk cited as the top threats to financial markets, but climate change and inflation are gaining pace.
Payments & Settlements
BSP Urges Rural Banks to Promote Financial Inclusion Through Tech
By Mark Johnston | 07/12/2021
As of end-June 2021, there were over 3,000 rural banks nationwide. However, only 21 of them offer PESONet and 11 offer InstaPay for electronic fund transfer services.
Cloud & Infrastructure
IOSCO Offers Guidance on Developing Innovation Facilitators
By Editors | 07/12/2021
IOSCO sets out key considerations for regulators who are looking to establish innovation hubs, regulatory sandboxes, and regulatory accelerators.
Cybersecurity
ASIC Flags Supply Chain Risk as Key Cyber Resilience Concern
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/12/2021
Failure to invest in supply chain risk management could lead to significant consumer harm that might warrant ASIC investigation and action.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Philippine SEC Seeks Funding Boost to Support Digital Transformation
By Mark Johnston | 06/12/2021
The SEC is seeking PHP 2.6 billion over a five year period to implement sweeping digital transformation initiatives, including to upgrade existing systems.
Structural Regulation
OJK Launches Five Year Roadmap for Rural Bank Development
By Mark Johnston | 06/12/2021
Indonesia’s OJK has launched a five year development roadmap for the country’s rural banks and Sharia rural banks.
Cloud & Infrastructure
HKMA Launches Enhanced Competency Framework on Fintech
By Editors | 06/12/2021
Banks are “strongly encouraged” to adopt the ECF-Fintech as part of their overall efforts to support the professional development of employees.
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