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An overview of standardisation and market practices harmonisation in the Asia-Pacific region
Journal of Securities Operations & Custody,
6
(4),
290-294
(2014)
Abstract
Standardisation and harmonisation of practices is finally happening in Asia Pacific. This paper reviews the latest developments in the standardisation and harmonisation of market practices in the Asia-Pacific region, with a particular focus on ISO 20022 standards-related projects. The author describes the back-ground and reasons of these standards adoption initiatives, and stresses how important it is that more takes place. He also advocates for the need for each financial institution to define an international standards adoption strategy and roadmap.
Keywords: standardisation; ISO 20022; harmonisation; SGX; JASDEC; ISO 15022; ASX; SWIFT
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Author's Biography
Alexandre Kech is Head of Securities & FX Markets, APAC at SWIFT, responsible with his team for SWIFT’s strategy and product offering in the Asia-Pacific region for the securities & FX customer segments. He is also looking at FinTech engagement in the region with a particular focus on Blockchain/Distributed Ledger Technology for securities & FX.
