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Market Infrastructure
Securities / Derivatives
US SEC Adopts New Clearing Rules for Treasury Market
By Editors | 14/12/2023
The rule changes, designed to reduce the potential for systemic risk, will require more Treasury market trades to be centrally cleared.
Market Infrastructure
Indonesia, Korea Finalise Rules for Local Currency Transactions
By Mark Johnston | 14/12/2023
The two countries unveil operational guidelines that will implement a local currency transactions framework in 2024.
Market Infrastructure
Korea Eases Market Access Requirements for Foreign Investors
By Manesh Samtani | 14/12/2023
The foreign investor registration requirement is abolished and reporting requirements applicable to omnibus accounts have been eased.
Fintech / Regtech
China, Hong Kong Streamline Personal Data Sharing Across GBA
By Manesh Samtani | 14/12/2023
A standard contract will be piloted this month to allow personal data to be transferred within the GBA in a safe and orderly manner.
Market Infrastructure
Shenzhen, Abu Dhabi Agree to Cooperate on Capital Markets
By Manesh Samtani | 14/12/2023
The exchanges will explore cooperation on index and fixed-income products, ETF product interoperability, and depositary receipts.
Market Infrastructure
RBNZ Returns to Single Mandate, Renewing Focus on Inflation
By Editors | 14/12/2023
The RBNZ was tasked with a dual mandate in 2018, targeting both low inflation and full employment. “This change was a mistake,” said Finance Minister Nicola Willis.
Market Infrastructure
Japan Publishes Conclusions from Asset Management Task Force
By Manesh Samtani | 14/12/2023
The FSA published a report outlining proposals to develop Japan’s asset management industry and encourage households to invest their savings.
Market Infrastructure
PBOC Establishes Yuan Clearing Arrangement With Serbia
By Editors | 13/12/2023
Agreements to establish yuan clearing arrangements have also recently been signed with Cambodia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Laos and Pakistan.
Market Infrastructure
Taiwan Consults US Experts to Protect Banks from Cyberattacks
By Nithya Subramanian | 13/12/2023
Though 55 percent of APAC’s malicious cyberthreats targeted Taiwan this year, it has “near-zero capability” to defend itself.
Enforcement
HK’s Market Sounding Rules Could Impact Decision-making Dynamics
By Nithya Subramanian | 13/12/2023
Market participants have sought clarity on the definition of non-public information and jurisdiction from Hong Kong’s SFC.
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