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Markets & Infrastructure
Market Data & Technology
CFTC to Require UPIs in Swaps Reporting Starting Jan 2024
By Editors | 17/02/2023
UPIs issued by the DSB will be required in reporting credit, equity, foreign exchange, and interest rate swaps from 24 Jan 2024.
Tokenisation
Hong Kong Issues First-of-its-kind Tokenised Green Bond
By Editors | 17/02/2023
Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the issuance demonstrates Hong Kong’s strengths in combining bond market, green and sustainable finance, and fintech.
Market Data & Technology
Bursa Malaysia Launches Low Latency Connectivity Solution
By Editors | 17/02/2023
International market participants can access Bursa Malaysia’s data feed via more than 900 data centres in 32 countries.
Market Data & Technology
DSB Seeks Additional Expertise in OTC Derivatives, Digital Assets
By Editors | 17/02/2023
The DSB Product Committee is seeking increased representation from Asia and additional expertise in digital assets-related OTC derivatives.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SEBI Proposes Stronger Protections for Mutual Fund Investors
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/02/2023
Consultation paper sets out the core responsibilities of mutual fund trustees and proposes to make the boards of AMCs more accountable.
Cryptocurrency
CME to Launch Event Contracts on Bitcoin Futures
By Editors | 16/02/2023
The new event contracts will provide a highly transparent and less complex way for investors to access crypto markets, said Tim McCourt.
Structural Regulation
ACCC Launches Inquiry into Bank Rate-Setting Practices
By Editors | 16/02/2023
The ACCC said banks have in most cases “fully passed” through interest rate hikes to their home loan rates, but less so to interest rates on deposit products.
Clearing & Post-Trade
US SEC Sets May 2024 Target for Move to T+1 Settlement Cycle
By Editors | 16/02/2023
SEC commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda say the 28 May 2024 effective date does not leave enough time for the market to transition.
Structural Regulation
NZ FMA Finalises New Reporting Requirements for Advisers
By Editors | 16/02/2023
The FMA said the first regulatory returns will be due by 30 September 2024, for the 12-month period ending 30 June.
Custody & Infrastructure
US SEC Proposes to Tighten Custody Rules Including for Crypto
By Editors | 15/02/2023
The proposed change is expected to make it more difficult for asset managers to invest in crypto assets on behalf of clients.
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