Markets & Infrastructure

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Korea Credit Bureau to Integrate Pension Payments in Credit Scores

    By Editors | 19/07/2020

    Pension contributions data will be converged with KCB credit data using homomorphic encryption, technology which allows data analysis to be performed on encrypted data stored at different institutions.

    CBDCs

    BOT Enters Third Phase of CBDC Development

    By Editors | 19/07/2020

    The BOT is planning to expand CBDC use among large businesses and, in September, to transactions with the HKMA.

    Alternative Markets

    KOFIA Chair Vows to Restore Trust in Hedge Fund Industry

    By Editors | 17/07/2020

    KOFIA will prevent moral hazard in the hedge fund industry by providing consulting services and strengthening the role of prime brokers, intermediaries and fund managers in monitoring efforts.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Optimising the Libor Switch with Portfolio Compression

    By Editors | 17/07/2020

    TriOptima’s multilateral approach to portfolio compression is helping the sell-side and buy-side alike to reduce Libor risk, optimise capital, and enhance operational efficiency.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Mulls Measures to Establish Regional Financial Hub

    By Editors | 16/07/2020

    Australian Senator Andrew Bragg wrote to Treasurer Josh Frydenberg suggesting reforms to capitalise on Hong Kong’s recent political changes.

    Alternative Markets

    UPDATED – China: State Council Releases Insurers from Equity Investment Limits

    By Editors | 16/07/2020

    A State Council decision paves the way for the implementation of CBIRC rules drafted in 2018 that would remove most limits on the equity sectors in which insurers can invest.

    Sustainable Finance

    The Role of Derivatives Markets in Sustainable Finance

    By Editors | 16/07/2020

    The derivatives market can contribute in the transition towards a low-carbon economy, due its ability to facilitate capital-raising via the hedging of risks related to sustainable investments.

    Trading & Investment

    China Issues Authoritative Guidance on Handling Bond Disputes

    By Editors | 16/07/2020

    In disputes involving breach of contract, fraud or false statements – the issuer, its controlling shareholders, directors, and senior management will be held liable for bondholder losses.

    Capital Adequacy

    BSEC Frames Rules for Mandatory Trading of Banks’ Perpetual Bonds

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 16/07/2020

    Two banks have received conditional approval to list perpetual bonds on Bangladesh’s stock exchanges, while BSEC works to frame its rules for the listings.

    Trading & Investment

    BSP to Promote Inclusion by Lowering Investment Account Minimum

    By Editors | 15/07/2020

    The BSP is considering lowering minimum amount a client must maintain in an investment account from ₱1mn to ₱100,000.

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