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Capital / Liquidity
JBA Calls for Global Cryptoasset Regulations for Non-banks
By Manesh Samtani | 15/09/2021
A global regulatory framework for cryptoassets that only includes banks would exacerbate rather than contain financial stability risks.
Market Infrastructure
Philippine Banks Adopting Global Best Practices in FX Settlement
By Jimmy Ho | 13/09/2021
Jimmy Ho and Sammie Chan discuss Metrobank’s adoption of PvP settlement and how it reflects a broader trend in the Philippine banking industry.
Market Infrastructure
Sri Lanka Passes New SEC Act to Bolster Capital Market
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 09/09/2021
SEC chairman Viraj Dayaratna described the new law as “futuristic”, saying it will help to increase market liquidity and attract foreign investment.
Market Infrastructure
IOSCO Says Credit Sensitive Rates Pose Financial Stability Risk
By Manesh Samtani | 09/09/2021
IOSCO says SOFR should be used in place of USD LIBOR and that it will be closely monitoring how the “IOSCO badge” is used in compliance assessments of credit sensitive rates.
Fintech / Regtech
IOSCO Publishes Final Guidance on Supervising AI/Machine Learning
By Editors | 08/09/2021
IOSCO members are encouraged to consider six measures carefully in the context of their legal and regulatory frameworks.
Big Picture
ETF Structure Proved Resilient to Market Stress: IOSCO
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 15/08/2021
An IOSCO study has helped to “alleviate concerns” about possible financial stability risks or fragilities relating to the ETF structure.
Market Infrastructure
DTCC Urges Readiness for MAS Derivatives Reporting Requirements
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2021
Finance companies, subsidiaries of banks in Singapore, insurers and CMS licence holders will come into scope for reporting from 1 October.
RBI Issues Consultation on Overseas Investments Rules
By Editors | 11/08/2021
The central bank said it wants to further liberalise the regulatory framework for overseas investment and promote ease of doing business.
Securities / Derivatives
ISDA, ICMA, ISLA Sign MoU on Common Domain Model
By Editors | 02/08/2021
The MoU establishes a framework for closer collaboration on the development of the Common Domain Model across financial markets.
Securities / Derivatives
UK FCA Finalises Rule Changes for SPAC Listings
By Manesh Samtani | 28/07/2021
The FCA will remove the presumption of suspension at the point when an acquisition target is identified, for SPACs that meet certain criteria.
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