International

Fintech / Regtech

ISDA, Digital Asset Launch CDM Clearing Pilot Using DAML

By Editors | 06/10/2020

Deploying the Common Domain Model for clearing using DAML will increase standardisation and operational efficiency across the entire clearing lifecycle.

Big Picture

Conduct Risk a Top Concern Among Banks, Insurers: ORX

By Editors | 06/10/2020

In retail banking, scenario development commonly featured conduct risk. In Asia Pacific, fraud has also been a significant concern among FIs.

ESG / Sustainability

Science-based Targets Launched for Finance

By ESG Investor | 06/10/2020

Mark Carney hints at a COP 26 role for the Science Based Targets initiative as a TCFD pathway for the finance sector.

Fintech / Regtech

SWIFT, Singapore IMDA Join Forces to Digitalise Trade Documents

By Editors | 06/10/2020

The collaboration will pave the way for the seamless exchange of electronic trade documents around the world, shorter trade processing times, and opportunities for innovation.

Big Picture

ISDA Calls for Common Standards in Derivatives, SFT Markets

By Editors | 05/10/2020

The development of common standards and taxonomies will facilitate automation and interoperability across derivatives and SFT markets.

Securities / Derivatives

Osaka Exchange to Launch Petroleum Index Futures

By Editors | 05/10/2020

The new futures contract will be based on the CME Group Petroleum Index and launch by year-end, subject to regulatory approvals.

AML / KYC

RegTech Asia 2020: Digital Identity, Benefits & Challenges

By Editors | 05/10/2020

How can digital identity enable real-time risk management, what are its other use cases, and what are the challenges to adoption?

Market Infrastructure

EU Antitrust Objections Expected Over LSEG-Refinitiv Deal

By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2020

EU regulators are said to have antitrust concerns over LSEG’s proposed acquisition of Refivitiv. A Singapore consultation covering similar concerns is closing soon.

Market Infrastructure

ISDA Receives Positive Business Review Letter from DOJ

By Manesh Samtani | 05/10/2020

The letter brings ISDA a step closer to publishing a supplement and related protocol that will make IBOR fallbacks in derivatives a reality.