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Structural Regulation
China Consults on Rules for Shanghai’s New Science and Technology Board
31/01/2019
New rules under consultation cover auditing, issuance, listing, underwriting, trading and supervision of companies listed on the SSE’s new science and technology board.
Structural Regulation
S. Korea FSC Announces ‘Revitalisation Plan’ for KONEX Market
31/01/2019
New rules for the KONEX are aimed at boosting liquidity and trust in the market, while also making fundraising easier for SMEs and venture companies.
Supervision & Enforcement
UPDATED – Malaysia SC Fines Deloitte for 1MDB-Linked Auditing Breaches
31/01/2019
SC says Deloitte failed to immediately report irregularities which may have had a material effect on the ability of a 1MDB unit to repay bondholders. Deloitte is seeking a review of the decision.
Capital Adequacy
APRA Maintains Zero CCyB in Favour of Targeting Lending Standards
30/01/2019
APRA has maintained the countercyclical capital buffer rate at zero percent, focusing instead on targeted measures to improve eroded bank lending standards.
Trading & Investment
JPM Asset Management Approved to Sell HK Funds in China
30/01/2019
Two of JPMorgan’s Hong Kong funds have been approved for distribution in China under the Mutual Recognition of Funds scheme.
Trading & Investment
ASX Consults on Moving Bank Bill Futures to Cash Settlement
30/01/2019
The move is expected to increase participation from swap dealers and offshore entities in Australia’s most actively traded listed short term interest rate derivative.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Issues Proposals to Improve Market for REITs, InvITs
30/01/2019
The regulator proposes to reduce the minimum subscription and trading lot size to great retail investors greater access, while also increasing the leverage limit for InvITs.
Clearing & Post-Trade
CSRC Grants QCCP Status to Major Futures Exchanges
29/01/2019
The CSRC says the move demonstrates China’s active promotion of the CPMI-IOSCO Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures and its intent to internationalise its futures markets.
Data Privacy
EU-Japan Data Sharing Agreement Takes Effect
29/01/2019
The EU adequacy decision on Japan creates the world’s largest area of safe data flows and serves as an example for future partnerships and global standard setting.
Structural Regulation
S&P Approved to Enter China’s Credit Rating Market
29/01/2019
The People’s Bank of China has approved S&P Global Ratings to operate locally in its latest move to open up financial markets.
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