Custody & Infrastructure

AI Risk & Governance

India Eyes Introduction of Sandbox Policy to Boost Capital Markets Innovation

By Editors | 24/12/2018

SEBI is examining whether legislative changes are required for the sandbox, as it seeks to enable the use of machine learning, artificial intelligence and blockchain in capital markets.

Cryptocurrency

Japan FSA Publishes New Draft Framework on Crypto Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2018

The framework will impose restrictions on privacy coin listings, margin trading, derivative transactions and ICOs, and introduce new requirements to protect investors against hacks.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Blockchain: State of Play Among Market Infrastructures

By Matthew Chan | 05/12/2018

Rather than disintermediating centralised market infrastructure, DLT is being used to support centralised ecosystems, says Matthew Chan.

Custody & Infrastructure

Calastone to Migrate Global Funds Network to Blockchain

By Matthew Chan | 04/12/2018

By moving to a blockchain platform, Calastone seeks to address the high cost of funds distribution and operational risk resulting from manual processes, older systems and legacy technology.

Tokenisation

New STO Platform Gets Backing from SGX, Temasek

By Editors | 13/11/2018

SGX and a Temasek unit have invested in a new platform that is seeking MAS licensing to enable fundraising in Singapore through security token offerings.

Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong Targets Investor Protection in New Approach to Crypto Regulation

By Manesh Samtani | 02/11/2018

The SFC will bring crypto-asset portfolio managers, fund distributors and eventually exchanges under its regulatory net, said Ashley Alder at Hong Kong Fintech Week.

Custody & Infrastructure

HKMA Launches Blockchain-based Trade Finance Platform ‘eTradeConnect’

By Manesh Samtani | 01/11/2018

Launched at Hong Kong Fintech Week, eTradeConnect improves trade efficiency by automating trade finance processes using blockchain technology.

Clearing & Post-Trade

HKEX Develops Blockchain Prototype for Northbound Trade Settlement

By Editors | 01/11/2018

HKEX will work with Digital Asset to introduce the first blockchain platform for financial services in Hong Kong, said Charles Li in a speech at Hong Kong Fintech Week.

Custody & Infrastructure

Japanese Banks Trial Blockchain-based Settlement for Small Transactions

By Editors | 31/10/2018

Nine banks will use Fujitsu technology to test the ability of a custom digital currency to achieve low-cost performance of real-time gross settlement for small-scale transactions.