Markets & Infrastructure

    Market Data & Technology

    SFC Calls Out Brokers for Slow Implementation of its Data Standards

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2022

    Brokers are directed to assign one or more MICs to oversee the implementation of the Data Standards, which was meant to be completed in April 2021.

    Payments & Settlements

    BNM Finalises New Rules for Payment System Operators

    By Editors | 22/12/2022

    The policy document primarily sets out regulatory requirements covering governance and risk management, in alignment with the PFMI.

    Structural Regulation

    ESMA Issues Guidelines for Operators of DLT Market Infrastructure

    By Editors | 22/12/2022

    The guidelines include templates firms can use to apply for permission to operate DLT market infrastructure under the EU’s DLT Pilot Regulation.

    Payments & Settlements

    Citigroup Litigation in Revlon Dispute Comes to an End

    By Editors | 22/12/2022

    Citigroup reached an agreement with ten remaining Revlon lenders for them to repay the bank USD 504 million for mistakenly sent wire transfers.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Five Steps to Address E-Comms Risk and Avoid Regulatory Penalties

    By Rupal Patel | 22/12/2022

    The industry is playing catch up with the impact of working from home and must ensure e-comms risk is managed in a better way, says Rupal Patel at Acin.

    Trading & Investment

    Vietnam Proposes Measures to Boost Corporate Bond Market

    By Editors | 22/12/2022

    The Ministry of Finance has proposed to defer a professional-investor-only requirement, and delay a requirement for large issuers to have a credit rating.

    Alternative Markets

    SEBI Considering Allowing Listings by ‘Micro REITs’

    By Editors | 22/12/2022

    Micro REITs will be allowed to hold just a single asset or a diversified portfolio, to provide easier access to retail investors.

    Structural Regulation

    ESMA Publishes Final Guidelines, Validation Rules for EMIR Refit

    By Editors | 22/12/2022

    ESMA published its final guidelines for reporting under EMIR, the final validation rules, and reporting instructions for outgoing and incoming messages.

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Finalises Changes to OTC Derivatives Reporting Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2022

    ASIC has consolidated a proposed two-stage process for updating the rules into a single update commencing 21 October 2024.

    Credit Risk

    HKMA Issues Guidance on Using Digital Platforms to Offer Credit

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/12/2022

    With the growing popularity of digital platforms to apply for credit products, banks are “reminded to ensure proper protection of their customers”, the HKMA said.

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