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BIS, Swiss National Bank And SIX Announce Successful Wholesale CBDC Experiment

Date 03/12/2020

The Bank for International Settlements’ Innovation Hub (BISIH) Swiss Centre, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the financial infrastructure operator SIX today announced the successful completion of a joint proof-of-concept experiment that integrates tokenised digital assets and central bank money.

BNP Paribas Capital Partners Becomes A Signatory To The PRI

Date 03/12/2020

BNP Paribas Capital Partners (‘BNPP CP’) announces that it has reinforced its commitment as a responsible investor by signing the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (‘PRI’).

Shinhan Bank Vietnam Successfully Modernizes Trading And Risk Platforms With Finastra - Finastra’s Fusion Kondor And Fusion Risk Solutions Will Fuel Business Growth Through Advanced Automation

Date 03/12/2020

Finastra has announced today that Shinhan Bank Vietnam has successfully standardized and integrated its trading and risk platforms with Finastra’s Fusion Kondor and Fusion Risk. The flexibility and efficiency offered by these solutions strongly positions the bank to grow more quickly and fulfil its ambitions of regional and international expansion.

UK Financial Conduct Authority Publishes Evaluation Of Its Work On The Financial Advice Market

Date 03/12/2020

The FCA has published an evaluation of the impact of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) and the Financial Advice Market Review (FAMR). 

Straits Times Index (STI) Quarterly Review

Date 03/12/2020

• No changes to the constituents of the STI

CryptoCompare Launches The Bitcoin Volatility Index (BVIX) Developed In Partnership With The University Of Sussex Business School - The First Benchmark Index To Quantify Bitcoin Implied Volatility

Date 03/12/2020

CryptoCompare, a global leader in digital asset data, and the University of Sussex Business School today announced the launch of the Bitcoin Volatility Index (BVIX). 

Bursa Malaysia Completes Blockchain Proof-Of-Concept To Facilitate Growth Of The Labuan Bond Marketplace

Date 03/12/2020

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or “the Exchange”) today announced the successful completion of the bond on blockchain proof-of-concept (“POC”) with Singapore’s Fintech technology provider, Hashstacs Pte Ltd (“STACS”).

FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI December 2020 Semi-Annual Review

Date 03/12/2020

• One change to the constituents of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI
• Eight constituent changes to FTSE Bursa Malaysia Mid 70 Index
• Two constituent changes to FTSE Bursa Malaysia Hijrah Shariah Index

Press Conference By ASO Taro, Japan's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister Of Finance, And Minister Of State For Financial Services - Japan As A Global Financial Center

Date 03/12/2020

(Excerpt)

(Friday, November ６, 2020, ８:37 am to ８:44 am)

[Opening remarks:]

Japan urgently needs to strengthen its functions as a global financial center. To that end, we are moving ahead with efforts to provide financial administration in English for foreign asset management firms moving into Japan, and the Financial Services Agency is working with local finance bureaus to launch a joint “Financial Market Entry Office” in January of next year.

Press Conference By ASO Taro, Japan's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister Of Finance, And Minister Of State For Financial Services - Banks System Integration Expenses

Date 03/12/2020

(Excerpt)

(Friday, November 13, 2020, ５:19 pm to ５:26 pm)

[Questions and answers:]

Q.

I would like to ask you a question in your capacity as Minister of State for Financial Services. There have been news reports that a new program is to be instituted to provide subsidies covering some of the system integration expenses incurred by regional and shinkin banks merging or integrating as regional financial institutions restructure. Would you please give us your thoughts on the aims of this subsidy program?