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Chi-X Australia Launches Transferable Custody Receipts in Apple Inc

By Manesh Samtani | 08/10/2018

Deutsche-issued TraCRs represent a new mechanism for Australian investors to gain exposure to overseas listed companies, starting with Apple Inc.

Market Infrastructure

SWIFT gpi Analytics Tool to Improve Payments Optimisation

By Editors | 05/10/2018

New analytics tool will provide gpi members with actionable business intelligence and enable a better understanding of end-to-end payment flows.

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BSE’s India INX Enables Access to CME Group of Exchanges

By Editors | 05/10/2018

New ‘Global Access’ platform enables access to cash and derivatives markets on international exchanges; connectivity with CME Group exchanges already established.

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S. Korea FSS Plan to Screen Financial Sector Executives Draws Critics

By Editors | 04/10/2018

Under the plan, CEOs and executives would face eligibility requirements on the basis of qualifications, a clean criminal record, and historical work performance.

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Regulators Must Resist Pressures from ‘Reform Fatigue’ – IMF

By Manesh Samtani | 04/10/2018

IMF economists urge for resistance against pressures to roll back regulation, as the post-crisis reform agenda is not yet complete and new risks continue to emerge.

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NZX Signs MoU with Shanghai Stock Exchange

By Editors | 04/10/2018

The NZX board is making a conscious effort to move away from a domestic focused strategy and to develop global links, said its chairman James Miller in a letter to shareholders.

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Hong Kong, Singapore Gear Up Reform in Asset Management Sector

By Manesh Samtani | 04/10/2018

Remi Toucheboeuf at BNP Paribas Securities Services sat down with Regulation Asia to talk about new opportunities for fund managers in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Cyber Security Panel Highlights Risks from Emerging Tech

By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2018

Cybersecurity experts on the panel discussed the growing adoption by financial institutions of new technologies such as cloud services and open APIs.

Market Infrastructure

ACCC Opens Inquiry into High Markup Currency Conversion Services

By Editors | 03/10/2018

The inquiry will examine why major companies in Australia, including the big four banks, seem to be able to consistently charge high prices, said ACCC chair Rod Sims.