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Big Picture
The Ties That Bind: Market Connectivity Continues to Increase Despite Opposing Rhetoric
By Larry Thompson | 30/05/2018
Whether it is geopolitical tensions in North Asia, the UK’s exit from the European Union or new U.S. trade policies, globalisation would appear to many to be in retreat in many regions of the world — but this is not the case in financial markets.
Market Infrastructure
Regulators to the Rescue: MAS and the Drive to Ease the Data Reporting Burden
By Swati Kothari | 30/05/2018
MAS has unveiled its roadmap for the transformation of the collection of data from financial institutions. And while there may be clear benefits, providing all data in machine readable format by MAS’ planned deadline will be challenging.
Market Infrastructure
MAS, HKMA Commit to FX Global Code
By Editors | 30/05/2018
Over 200 global FX market participants have committed to the Code to maintain status as central bank counterparties.
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Warns Eight Crypto Exchanges, Halts ICO Issuer
By JP Reimann | 28/05/2018
Exchanges warned against facilitating trading in digital tokens which constitute securities or futures contracts without MAS authorisation; ICO representing equity ownership halted.
Singapore Consults on Rule Changes for Market Operators
By Garima Chitkara | 24/05/2018
MAS launched two consultations to change its market operator regime and its product notification regime; changes made to support new business models in financial services.
Market Infrastructure
MAS Issues Revised Data Submission Rules for FIs
By JP Reimann | 23/05/2018
Revised requirements including increased granularity and rationalisation of data in submissions; set to take effect on 1 October 2020.
Big Picture
Talking Crypto Regulation with Ripple’s Sagar Sarbhai
By Manesh Samtani | 22/05/2018
Regulation Asia sat down with Sagar Sarbhai, Head of Government and Regulatory Relations for APAC and the Middle East at Ripple, to discuss the company’s business proposition and the regulatory challenges it faces across the region.
Capital / Liquidity
MAS Raises Bank Deposit Insurance Protection 50pc
By Editors | 21/05/2018
Deposit Insurance Scheme coverage to increase to protect up to SGD75,000 per depositor, up from SGD50,000, starting from 1 April 2019.
Securities / Derivatives
Growing Liquidity Requirements, a Regulatory Hazard for Asset Managers
By Peter Guy | 21/05/2018
Asset managers resist bank-like capital and liquidity regulations being contemplated by regulators. But new requirements appear unavoidable given recent regulatory trends.
Market Infrastructure
China-backed Derivatives Exchange APEX Set for Launch in Singapore
By Manesh Samtani | 21/05/2018
Asia Pacific Exchange will become Singapore’s third derivatives exchange, initially offering dollar-denominated and physically tradable palm olein futures starting 25 May.
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