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Structural Regulation
ISDA Forum: Brexit Negotiations Should Avoid “Brinksmanship”
By Garima Chitkara | 13/09/2018
Regulators at the ISDA conference in Singapore expressed concern about Brexit uncertainty, but were cautiously optimistic that Asia would suffer only minimal impacts in transactions with the EU and UK.
Clearing & Post-Trade
CFTC Will Block Any Effort to Impose EMIR in the US: Giancarlo
By Garima Chitkara | 13/09/2018
Legislative efforts in the EU to bring non-EU clearinghouses under EMIR has elicited sharp responses from the CFTC chairman, who said that only US regulation can apply to US derivatives markets.
Structural Regulation
MAS Finalises New Corporate Structure for Funds
By Manesh Samtani | 11/09/2018
The VCC – formerly S-VACC – will position Singapore to become a key fund domicile for fund managers and create opportunities for fund services providers.
Cybersecurity
MAS Consults on Mandatory Cybersecurity Requirements for FIs
By Manesh Samtani | 07/09/2018
Proposed measures aim to enhance system and network security and protect against unauthorised use of system accounts with extensive access privileges.
Cloud & Infrastructure
The Use of Regulatory Sandboxes in Europe and Asia
By Claus Christensen | 06/09/2018
Asia presents a unique mix of technological advancements and interconnected economic and regulatory systems, which makes it the perfect environment for rapid business growth for fintech/regtech companies with ambitious goals.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
MAS Bars Former UOB Officer for 12 Years
By Editors | 31/08/2018
The ex-UOB employee, without a capital markets services licence, had setup a company to invest on behalf of other investors, and later misappropriated SG$520,000 entrusted to him by clients.
Trading & Investment
MAS Takes Stock of FX Global Code, One Year Since Launch
By Garima Chitkara | 30/08/2018
MAS deputy managing director Jacqueline Loh spoke about the steps taken in adopting and embedding the FX Global Code in the industry and key priorities for the coming year.
Tokenisation
MAS, SGX to Develop Cross-Platform DvP Settlement of Tokenised Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 27/08/2018
Nasdaq, Deloitte and Anquan appointed as technology partners to enable simultaneous exchange and settlement of tokenised digital currencies and securities assets using blockchain technology.
CBDCs
Thailand Central Bank Digital Currency Prototype Slated for Q1 2019
By Editors | 22/08/2018
Bank of Thailand will work with 8 participating banks to design, develop and test domestic wholesale funds transfers using a central bank digital currency.
Cybersecurity
Virtual Banks in Hong Kong: Bringing Risks and Opportunities To Asia
By Kristi Swartz | 21/08/2018
A new era of smart banking in Hong Kong is anticipated to begin at the end of this year with the establishment of virtual banks. Competent players will embrace enormous opportunities to challenge the city’s traditional banking model.
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