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Securities / Derivatives
S. Korea FSC Chair Renews Call to End Stock Transaction Tax
08/03/2019
Lawmakers want the securities transaction tax abolished. The government want a more gradual approach. FSC chairman Choi Jong-ku welcomes either discussion.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Consults on Frameworks for ICOs, Property Crowdfunding
08/03/2019
The ICO framework covers issuer eligibility, transparency in disclosures, and utilisation of proceeds. The property crowdfunding framework was first announced in Budget 2019.
Securities / Derivatives
China Allows IMF Access to Domestic Markets Through RQFII
08/03/2019
The CSRC said it made the decision after receiving an application from the IMF, whose RQFII investment quota has not yet been revealed.
Market Infrastructure
MAS Enhances Guidelines on Technology Risk, Business Continuity
08/03/2019
Both guidelines under consultation continue to emphasise the importance of risk culture, and the roles of the board and senior managers in technology risk and business continuity management.
AML / KYC
APRA, AUSTRAC to Engage Regtechs on Solution Development
08/03/2019
APRA and AUSTRAC plan to directly engage and share information with regtech firms to aid in their development of solutions that can help regulated entities comply with reporting obligations.
Big Picture
S. Korea FSC Unveils 2019 Financial Policy Roadmap
08/03/2019
Highlights will include measures to accelerate financial innovation, approve online-only banks, launch a regulatory sandbox, and strengthen consumer and investor protection.
Market Infrastructure
Japan FSA Official Lays Out G20 Financial Sector Agenda
07/03/2019
Under Japan’s Presidency this year, the G20 financial sector agenda will centre on addressing market fragmentation, technological innovation and the problems of aging societies.
Capital / Liquidity
S. Korea FSC Wants More Supervision over Financial Conglomerates
07/03/2019
South Korea’s FSC is pushing to expand its oversight of conglomerates to include those that own other types of financial businesses besides banks.
Capital / Liquidity
India to Raise Capital Rules for Housing Finance Companies
07/03/2019
India’s mortgage regulator is proposing to increase capital adequacy requirements for housing finance companies from 12% to 15% by March 2022.
Market Infrastructure
Japan Mulls Measures to Enable Consolidation of Ailing Banks
07/03/2019
Japan’s government plans to introduce legislation that will provide exemptions from its anti-monopoly law to allow regional banks to consolidate more easily.
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