Markets & Infrastructure

    Market Risk

    ISDA Forum: Asia’s Banks Not Ready for 2020 Initial Margin Deadline

    By Garima Chitkara | 18/09/2018

    Banks and buy-side firms should begin compliance processes to meet the September 2020 deadline as early as possible, urged panellists at the ISDA Industry and Regulatory Forum.

    Payments & Settlements

    MAS Simplifies Mobile Payments with Unified Payment QR Code

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2018

    The SGQR combines multiple payment QR codes into a single SGQR label, to be rolled out across Singapore over the next six months.

    Operational Risk

    ASIC Details Areas for Improvements in ASX Governance

    By Editors | 18/09/2018

    The ASX Group has undertaken an extensive work programme aimed at improving technology governance and operational risk management.

    Trading & Investment

    Chinese Brokers Receive Lukewarm Response from Expat Investors

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2018

    Foreign nationals in China can now open trading accounts at local brokerages, but so far brokers and investors appear unenthusiastic, say reports.

    Payments & Settlements

    HKMA Launches Faster Payment System, Common QR Code

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2018

    New payment system connects banks and stored-value facility operators to enable instant payments in Hong Kong dollar and renminbi.

    Payments & Settlements

    UnionPay Extends Reach into Hong Kong, Macau, Europe

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/09/2018

    UnionPay launches mobile payments in Hong Kong and Macau, among other tie-ups in Singapore, France and the UK.

    Market Abuse

    ASIC Pursues Civil Penalty for ANZ Disclosure Breach

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/09/2018

    ANZ failed to disclose in its 2015 capital raising that underwriters Citi and Deutsche took up one-third of its share placement.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan to Launch Exchange Traded Notes in Q2 2019

    By Editors | 17/09/2018

    Brokers issuing ETNs must have a net worth exceeding $325mn and a capital adequacy ratio of at least 250%.

    Trading & Investment

    NEX Launches OTC Derivatives Reporting Solution in Australia

    By Editors | 17/09/2018

    The solution ensures data integrity and quality before delivery to CME Group or DTCC Asia licensed trade repositories.

    Trading & Investment

    KRX Tightens Per-Order Limit for Stock Trades

    By Editors | 14/09/2018

    Investors will be allowed to buy a maximum of 1% of a company’s total shares starting 17 September, a rule aimed at preventing error trades.

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