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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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