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    Securities / Derivatives

    China Awards Deutsche, BNP ‘Class A’ Underwriting Licences

    04/09/2019

    The licences mark the first approvals allowing foreign banks to act as lead underwriter for domestically issued bonds, for both local and foreign companies.

    Enforcement

    Enforcement Actions Will Be Publicised, APRA Clarifies

    04/09/2019

    Publicising enforcement actions gives the community confidence that financial institutions are being held to account when they do the wrong thing, said APRA deputy chair John Lonsdale.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Allows Unlisted Companies to Issue Convertible Bonds

    03/09/2019

    Allowing non-listed enterprises to issue non-public convertible bonds will broaden their funding channels and lower financing costs.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Brokers Under CSRC Scrutiny for Stock Pledge Business

    03/09/2019

    Securities companies are asked to carefully check and rectify any non-compliant stock pledge business and strengthen risk management and controls.

    AML / KYC

    RBI Grants Another Extension for e-Wallet KYC Compliance

    03/09/2019

    This is the fourth time the deadline has been extended. Wallet companies were first asked to complete KYC processes for each customer by December 2017.

    Market Infrastructure

    Philippines Signs Islamic Banking Framework into Law

    03/09/2019

    The law grants Islamic banks powers to carry out the business of a bank in accordance with Sharia principles, in addition to the general powers granted to corporations.

    Capital / Liquidity

    India to Merge 10 State Owned Banks into Four

    03/09/2019

    “In place of fragmented lending capacity with 27 public sector banks in 2017, now there will be only 12 state-run banks post consolidation,” said India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

    Market Infrastructure

    ACCC Calls for Lower Fees, More Competition in FX Services

    03/09/2019

    An ACCC inquiry found that consumers continue to rely on the big four banks for FX services despite the availability of much cheaper alternatives.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Consults on Listing Rule Amendments

    03/09/2019

    The amendments focus on the issuance of new securities, seeking to enhance transparency, promote better corporate governance, ensure board integrity and protect investors.

    Capital / Liquidity

    CBIRC Identifies Numerous Violations at Small and Mid-sized Banks

    03/09/2019

    “In response … all relevant regulatory agencies should take targeted prudential supervision measures … and carry out administrative punishment according to law,” the CBIRC said.

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