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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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