Trading & Investment

SEBI Permits Stockbrokers to Place Client Bids on RFQ Platforms

25/10/2022

Stockbrokers will be allowed to place bids on stock exchanges’ RFQ platforms on behalf of clients from 1 January 2023.

Emerging Prudential Risks

MAS Proposes Methodology to Assess Systemic Importance of Insurers

25/10/2022

D-SIIs will be required to meet higher capital and enhanced corporate governance requirements, and establish RRPs and robust risk management information systems.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Thai SEC, DFSA Sign MOU on Fintech, Innovation Cooperation

25/10/2022

The agreement will help to promote cooperation on financial services regulation and fintech and regtech innovations.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Bangladesh Bank Directs Banks, NBFIs to Prepare Citizen’s Charters

25/10/2022

Citizen’s charters should be displayed on the websites of banks and NBFIs, as well as in their head offices and every branch.

Sustainable Finance

BIS Innovation Hub, HKMA Tackle Green Bond Transparency

25/10/2022

Project Genesis 2.0 prototypes provided investors real-time transparency on the environmental impact of the use of proceeds from green bonds.

Structural Regulation

HK AFRC Seeking Fast-track Access to Mainland Audit Papers

25/10/2022

The AFRC is working closely with China’s MOF to explore ways to streamline the process for gaining access to mainland audit documents.

Market Abuse

Nasdaq Halts At Least Four Chinese IPOs – Report

24/10/2022

Nasdaq will reportedly not allow certain IPOs to proceed until it can address concerns about large stock rallies seen by some Chinese issuers.

Structural Regulation

ASIC Seeks Feedback on Asia Region Funds Passport

24/10/2022

ASIC is inviting the managed funds industry to provide feedback on the level of industry interest and preparedness to use the ARFP.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan Restricts Short Selling Based on Daily Triggers

24/10/2022

A short selling ban will apply to all TWSE and TPEx stocks that fall 3.5 percent or more in a day. The FSC will make a daily list of stocks subject to the ban.