Tokenisation

    News on regulatory considerations, market adoption, technical infrastructure and use cases for tokenising traditional assets like real estate, securities, and commodities on blockchain platforms.

    Tokenisation

    OECD Paper Identifies Regulatory Issues in Asset Tokenisation

    By Editors | 27/01/2021

    As markets for tokenised assets develop and grow in size, so too will the need to safeguard investors, consumers and financial stability.

    Tokenisation

    SGX, Temasek Partner on Digital Asset Infrastructure in Capital Markets

    By Editors | 23/01/2021

    A new JV will use blockchain-based technologies to provide an issuance-to-settlement network for Asia bonds, funds and sustainable finance products.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    MAS Grants DBS In-principle Approval to Set Up Digital Exchange

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2020

    The DBS announcement came two days after SIX and SBI Digital Asset Holdings announced plans to launch a digital asset issuance platform, exchange and CSD venue by 2022.

    Tokenisation

    Philippines: UnionBank, StanChart Complete Bond Tokenisation POC

    By Editors | 10/12/2020

    A dual tranche issuance totalling PHP 9 billion was mirrored on a bond tokenisation platform co-created by UnionBank and SC Ventures.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    Financial Services Driving Growth in Singapore Blockchain Use

    By Editors | 09/12/2020

    The Singapore Blockchain Ecosystem Report 2020 says the use of blockchain in Singapore’s financial sector is driven by industry collaboration to address common pain points.

    Tokenisation

    Malaysia Completes Bond Tokenisation POC in Offshore Market

    By Editors | 03/12/2020

    The POC demonstrated that digital bonds could be issued and managed on a blockchain, and its attributes allow for new service expansion offerings.

    Structural Regulation

    Lack of Electronic Solutions Hindering Capital Market Access: ASIFMA

    By Editors | 30/11/2020

    The report calls on government and regulators to facilitate greater use of e-signatures, virtual meetings, and other electronic solutions in Hong Kong and Singapore capital markets.

    Sustainable Finance

    Singapore, Chongqing Work to Enhance Financial Connectivity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/11/2020

    MAS managing director Ravi Menon spoke of collaboration between the two cities on trade, cross-border lending, green finance, and disaster risk insurance.

    Tokenisation

    Singapore’s iSTOX Signs Digital Securities MOU with Chongqing Regulator

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2020

    The Chongqing Local Financial Supervision and Administration Bureau has pledged to support the establishment of an iSTOX digital securities exchange in Chongqing.

    CBDCs

    RBA Launches New Project to Explore Wholesale CBDC

    By Editors | 03/11/2020

    The RBA has partnered with CBA, NAB, Perpetual and ConsenSys to explore if there is a future role for a wholesale CBDC in the Australian payments system.

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