Custody & Infrastructure

Custody & Infrastructure

MAS, R3 Launch Blockchain Centre

By Samuel Riding | 10/11/2016

Initiative to innovate distributed ledgers, enhance efficiency of financial institutions and capital markets.

Cloud & Infrastructure

ASIC and Fintech: A Model Regime

By Peter Guy | 27/10/2016

Regulator’s fintech commissioner reveals how forward looking authority deals with rapid technological change.

Cryptocurrency

S.Korea to Promote Digital Currency

By Samuel Riding | 25/10/2016

Systemic work will be aligned with international trends in US and Japan.

Structural Regulation

Malaysia SC to Revamp Trustee, Custodian Framework

By Samuel Riding | 13/10/2016

New framework designed to assure investor protection, enable trustees to expand service.

Custody & Infrastructure

ASX Advances Blockchain Development

By Samuel Riding | 18/08/2016

Permission-based network due to replace electronic sub-register.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Cobalt DL Beta Tests Blockchain Post-trading Platform

By Samuel Riding | 18/08/2016

Financial technology firm Cobalt DL has commenced beta testing with a number of leading FX (foreign exchange) participants on its […]

Custody & Infrastructure

SSX to Develop Blockchain Settlement, Registration

By Samuel Riding | 20/05/2016

Sydney exchange’s system to be initially deployed across private markets platform.

Data Privacy

Regulatory Differences Threaten Blockchain Development – DTCC

By Samuel Riding | 27/01/2016

Post-trade services provider says variations in privacy and securities regulation pose challenges for distributed ledger.

Custody & Infrastructure

IOSCO Finalises CIS Custody Standards

By Samuel Riding | 10/11/2015

Report includes eight standards designed to protect assets of collective investment scheme investors.