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Markets & Infrastructure
Clearing & Post-Trade
French, German Banks to Extend Dealings With Indian CCPs
By Editors | 31/10/2024
At the same time, French and German regulators have asked their banks to consider alternate arrangements with local lenders.
Trading & Investment
HKEX to Open Office in Saudi Arabia Next Year
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/10/2024
The SFC separately published guidance explaining how Hong Kong asset managers can offer their funds in the Saudi Arabian market.
Structural Regulation
US Finalises Rule Blocking Investments in Chinese Technology
By Editors | 31/10/2024
The rule seeks to prevent the use of US resources to finance China-made semiconductors, quantum computing tech and AI.
Trading & Investment
Saudi Arabia Lists First Hong Kong Focused ETFs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/10/2024
The new ETF initially raised more than $1.2bn and became the largest ETF in the Middle East upon listing on the Saudi Exchange.
Structural Regulation
CME Group Receives Approval to Establish New FCM Unit
By Manesh Samtani | 30/10/2024
The approval has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest that could arise from CME Group having an FCM under the same roof as its market operations.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
UK FCA Sets Priorities and Expectations for Retail Banks in 2025
By Nithya Subramanian | 30/10/2024
Dear CEO letter highlights the consumer duty, operational resilience, fraud and financial crime, and sustainable finance as key focus areas for retail banks.
CBDCs
BOCHK Becomes First Bank to Use mBridge to Automate Remittances
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/10/2024
BOCHK says it has completed the first fully automated cross-border remittance via mBridge and will continue to do so for selected corporate customers.
Tokenisation
SFC, Exchanges See Blockchain as New Capital Market Backbone
By Georgina Lee | 30/10/2024
Hong Kong now looking at commercialising tokenised instruments to help address the pain points of the traditional financial market, said the SFC’s Elizabeth Wong.
Trading & Investment
NYSE to Extend US Equities Trading to 22 Hours a Day
By Editors | 30/10/2024
All US listed stocks, ETFs and closed-end funds would be available for trading on NYSE Arca during the 22-hour weekday sessions.
Payments & Settlements
BSP Partners German State Firm on Currency Management
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/10/2024
The BSP said it will work with Bundesdruckerei GmbH on currency management and digital payments infrastructure.
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