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Reporting on regulatory developments, innovations, and risks in payment systems and settlement processes essential for the transfer of money and securities.
Trading & Investment
HKEX Targets Launch of Additional A-Share Products – Report
By Editors | 21/06/2022
HKEX will encourage investment banks to issue structured products such as derivative warrants based on the MSCI A50 index.
Data Privacy
RBI Releases Mastercard from Restrictions Imposed Last Year
By Editors | 20/06/2022
Mastercard was barred from onboarding new domestic customers in July last year due to noncompliance with India’s data storage rules.
Clearing & Post-Trade
HKEX to Host Preparatory Workshops for New FINI Platform
By Editors | 17/06/2022
HKEX will explain the API development requirements for the new IPO settlement platform, set to launch in June 2023.
Payments & Settlements
Myanmar Grants Exemptions to FX Conversion Rule Ban
By Editors | 17/06/2022
Myanmar is granting granted an exemption to select companies involved in FDI approved by the Myanmar Investment Commission.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Is Asia Pacific Ready for T+1 Settlement?
By Nellie Dagdag | 15/06/2022
Nellie Dagdag considers the implications of a move to T+1 settlement cycle for equities in Asia Pacific, and the benefits it will bring.
Data Privacy
UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement Enters Into Force
By Darien Choong | 15/06/2022
The agreement promotes cooperation on cross-border data flows, fintech, cybersecurity, and mutual recognition of digital identity systems.
Custody & Infrastructure
Russia Launches Blockchain-Based Alternative to SWIFT
By Editors | 14/06/2022
Russian state-owned firm Rostec said the blockchain-based platform will allow settlements in national currencies and eliminate the risk of sanctions.
Payments & Settlements
RBI to Allow Credit Cards to Link to UPI System
By Editors | 14/06/2022
Allowing credit cards to link with the UPI will provide consumers more payment options and greater convenience, the RBI said.
Clearing & Post-Trade
HKMA Chief Outlines Plans to Enhance CMU Services
By Editors | 13/06/2022
The Central Moneymarkets Unit will be further commercialised and upgraded in phases over three years. A new platform will be launched in 2025.
Structural Regulation
UK, Japan Formalise Arrangements on Regulatory Cooperation
By Editors | 13/06/2022
UK and Japan participants agreed to establish an innovation working group to provide a space for collaboration on payments, cryptoassets and financial innovation.
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