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Coverage of regulatory requirements, technological advancements, and market trends in the secure storage and management of digital assets for institutions and retail investors.
Anti-Money Laundering
Singapore Bill to Align Payment Services Act with FATF Standards
By Editors | 03/11/2020
The bill will expand the definition of a DPT service, broaden the definition of cross-border money transfer service, and allow MAS to impose measures on DPT services providers.
Tokenisation
Malaysia’s Guidelines on Digital Assets Enter Into Force
By Editors | 28/10/2020
The Securities Commission invites parties interested in registering as IEO platform operators or digital asset custodians to start submitting their applications.
Tokenisation
DBS to Launch Digital Exchange, Subject to Regulatory Approvals
By Editors | 28/10/2020
The exchange will offer trading services from fiat currencies to four of the top digital currencies in circulation, as well as capital raising through STOs.
Tokenisation
Thailand: SET to Establish Digital Asset Trading Platform
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/10/2020
The new platform will provide new fundraising channels for businesses and create opportunities for investors, as Thailand seeks to develop its digital economy.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ISDA, Digital Asset Launch CDM Clearing Pilot Using DAML
By Editors | 06/10/2020
Deploying the Common Domain Model for clearing using DAML will increase standardisation and operational efficiency across the entire clearing lifecycle.
Custody & Infrastructure
SSE, SZSE to Pilot Blockchain in Trading, Custody Systems
By Editors | 05/10/2020
The Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchange have separately announced plans to test newly-developed blockchain systems in equity markets.
CBDCs
PBOC, JD.com Partner to Support Digital Currency Fintechs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/09/2020
The two entities will identify, explore and build fintechs that supports the DCEP on JD.com’s existing e-commerce platforms and services.
Cryptocurrency
India Contemplates Law Banning Cryptocurrency Trading
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/09/2020
The government will still encourage blockchain, and is exploring its use to manage land records, pharmaceutical supply chains and educational records.
Clearing & Post-Trade
BNP, Digital Asset to Develop DLT Connectivity to ASX, HKEX
By Editors | 15/09/2020
BNP Paribas Securities Services and Digital Asset have joined forces to design real-time trade and settlement apps using DAML smart contracts.
Structural Regulation
Changes to Hong Kong OFC Regime Take Effect Immediately
By Editors | 13/09/2020
Private OFCs are no longer subject to investment restrictions and securities brokers are now eligible to be OFC custodians, among other changes.
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