Markets & Infrastructure

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    CBDCs

    BOK, Samsung to Collaborate on Offline CBDC Payments

    By Editors | 16/05/2023

    The agreement will involve further research on a BOK-issued CBDC and collaboration in the offline payments sector.

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    Trading & Investment

    Northbound Trading for Swap Connect Has Launched

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/05/2023

    At the opening bell, 37 transactions worth about $273mn were executed involving participation from 16 foreign institutions.

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    Structural Regulation

    Banks Must Ensure LIBOR Transition Work is Complete: RBI

    By Editors | 14/05/2023

    No new transactions should be undertaken using USD LIBOR or MIFOR, and appropriate fallbacks must be in place in legacy contracts.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    ICE Invites HK Firms to Trade Futures in Singapore

    By Editors | 14/05/2023

    ICE Clear Singapore received authorisation from the SFC allowing it to clear ICE Futures Singapore trades for Hong Kong-based clearing members.

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    Trading & Investment

    IOSCO Issues Guidance on Good Practices For ETFs

    By Editors | 14/05/2023

    The good practices cover effective product structuring, disclosure, liquidity provision, and volatility control mechanisms.

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    Trading & Investment

    Korea Offers Tax Benefits to Investors in High Yield Bond Funds

    By Editors | 14/05/2023

    The incentive is expected to help boost the demand for mid- and low-credit grade corporate bonds in the market.

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    Structural Regulation

    MAS Reappoints Ravi Menon as Head for Two More Years

    By Editors | 14/05/2023

    Menon will serve as Managing Director until 31 May 2025 or his retirement from the Singapore Public Service, whichever is earlier.

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    Structural Regulation

    SSE, SZSE Issue Updated Guidelines for Infrastructure REITs

    By Mark Johnston | 13/05/2023

    The revised guidelines aim to optimise the review process, enhance information disclosures, and promote the infrastructure REITs market.

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    Trading & Investment

    FSS Governor Promotes Korea Finance in Southeast Asia Tour

    By Mark Johnston | 13/05/2023

    FSS chief Lee Bok-hyun met with central bank governors and global investors to showcase the potential of Korea’s financial market.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    NYDFS Proposes Guidance on ‘Character and Fitness’ Reviews

    By Editors | 13/05/2023

    Superintendent Adrienne Harris said character and fitness standards have become a “policy priority” in light of “recent events” in the industry.

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