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Emerging Prudential Risks
BCBS Solicits Comments on Prudential Treatment for Crypto Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2019
The BCBS proposes to allocate direct crypto-asset holdings to the banking book, and indirect exposures to the trading book, while prohibiting the use of internal models to calculate market risk.
Anti-Money Laundering
Japan Banks to Join JPM Blockchain Initative to Boost AML Measures
By Editors | 11/12/2019
Japanese banks are looking to use JP Morgan’s Interbank Information Network to bolster AML measures because it makes screening of cash recipients faster and more efficient.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Reducing Settlement Cycles – An Asia Pacific Perspective
By Philippe Dirckx | 09/12/2019
Should the decision be taken to further reduce the settlement period, a number of challenges will have to be overcome, says Senfinasia founder Philippe Dirckx.
Anti-Money Laundering
Korea to Establish Legal Basis for Cryptocurrency Investment
By Editors | 27/11/2019
A bill passed by the national policy committee will subject digital asset businesses to penalties for not meeting FATF standards in their oversight systems for preventing money laundering.
Cryptocurrency
MAS Consults on Regulatory Approach for Crypto Derivatives
By Garima Chitkara | 21/11/2019
The MAS has received indications of interest for bitcoin and ether derivatives, regulated under the SFA, to be made available to investors in Singapore.
Tokenisation
HSBC, SGX, Temasek Jointly Explore DLT for Singapore Bond Markets
By Editors | 15/11/2019
The trial will make use of tokenised securities and smart contracts over a permissioned ledger to streamline bond issuance and servicing workflows.
Structural Regulation
Regulation Asia Awards: Herbert Smith Freehills Wins Law Firm of the Year
By Editors | 14/11/2019
Herbert Smith Freehills has been awarded Law Firm of the Year in the 2nd Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2019.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Swartz, Binnersley & Associates Recognised for Fintech Law
By Editors | 14/11/2019
Swartz, Binnersley & Associates has been recognised as ‘One to Watch’ in the Fintech Law space.
Custody & Infrastructure
MAS Showcases Blockchain-based Prototype for Multi-Currency Payments
By Editors | 11/11/2019
The prototype network, developed by MAS in collaboration with JP Morgan and Temasek, will provide interfaces for other blockchain networks to connect and integrate seamlessly.
Tokenisation
MAS Approves Sandbox Launch of Blockchain Based Bond Exchange
By Editors | 07/11/2019
Singapore-based fintech BondEvalue will use a permissioned blockchain to enable electronical trading of bonds, in $1,000 denominations, with instant settlement and greater price transparency.
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