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Structural Regulation
MAS Considers the Value of Allowing Virtual Banks in Singapore
By Editors | 08/05/2019
The regulator says it is engaging relevant stakeholders to ascertain the unique value that such virtual bank entrants could bring to Singapore’s banking landscape.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ASX Opens Testing Environment for CHESS Replacement
By Editors | 08/05/2019
ASX has made available the first of seven ‘drops’ of software code, with additional functionality set to be released at eight-week intervals.
Trading & Investment
HKEX Pushes Forward Commodities Business in China
By Manesh Samtani | 08/05/2019
HKEX is working with the Guangdong government to launch a pilot scheme for LME metals warehousing under the Greater Bay Area project.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Australia: Banking Misconduct Drives Search for RegTech Remedies
By Jeffrey Kupfer | 08/05/2019
Australia may emerge as a world-leader in RegTech adoption as a remedy to banking culture and misconduct issues, say Jeff Kupfer and Stephen Scott at Starling Trust.
Trading & Investment
Malaysia to Use Blockchain in Securities Borrowing and Lending
By Editors | 07/05/2019
Working with bank stakeholders, Bursa Malaysia is developing Southeast Asia’s first blockchain proof-of-concept for securities borrowing and lending.
Trading & Investment
BSEC Publishes Draft Rules on Securities Short Selling
By Editors | 07/05/2019
The draft rules set out requirements for brokers and dealers in relation to short selling of securities, which is currently prohibited in Bangladesh.
Trading & Investment
SGX Central Depository Moves to Digital Account Opening
By Editors | 07/05/2019
CDP account opening can now be done online without paper documents, allowing for greater convenience, security and “a better experience” for retail investors.
Payments & Settlements
RBI Fines Multiple Payment Service Providers
By Editors | 06/05/2019
The RBI has fined prepaid payment instrument issuers, two US money transfer firms and Yes Bank for non-compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Trading & Investment
Securities Association Says MPFA Needs to Enable China Market Access
By Editors | 06/05/2019
MPF managers are allowed to invest in 40 approved overseas exchanges, but this does not include exchanges in China.
Cloud & Infrastructure
S. Korea FSC Accepts Nine More Fintech Sandbox Participants
By Editors | 03/05/2019
Nine new fintech firms have been approved to enter the FSC’s regulatory sandbox, bringing the total number of participating firms to 18.
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