Editors
Regulation Asia relies on a team of journalists, writers and editors to cover regulatory announcements across Asia Pacific. editorial@regulationasia.com
Articles by Editors
Uncategorised
Taiwan: Securities Firms Can Entrust Foreign Securities to TDCC
12/03/2024
Allowing securities firms to entrust the custody of foreign securities the TDCC will give them more options without impacting investors, the FSC said.
Market Infrastructure
EU Sets Out Roadmap to Achieve Capital Markets Union
12/03/2024
The roadmap includes measures to harmonise stock exchange listing requirements, reduce listing costs, and make equity and bond financing more attractive.
AML / KYC
Singapore Reported to be Scrutinising Wealth from Chinese
12/03/2024
Family office applications with Chinese-affiliated wealth have been denied and applicants are facing tough questions.
Securities / Derivatives
Thailand to Tighten Rules on Short-Selling, Algorithmic Trading
12/03/2024
The SEC will shrink the pool of listed stocks eligible for short-selling, impose daily limits on short-selling, and require securities firms to help it police the market.
Capital / Liquidity
RBNZ Issues Further Consultation on Deposit Protection Scheme
12/03/2024
The new Depositor Compensation Scheme will become operational in mid-2025, more than one year later than the initial plans.
AML / KYC
FATF Issues Final Guidance to Support Implementation of R.25
12/03/2024
The guidance explains requirements to obtain adequate, accurate and up-to-date UBO information for express trusts and similar legal arrangements.
AML / KYC
SEBI’s FPI Disclosure Rules Create Anxiety for Foreign Funds
12/03/2024
Requirements for FPIs to disclose information about their investors present legal, regulatory and practical challenges for foreign funds.
Crypto / Digital Assets
UK FCA to Allow Recognised Exchanges to Offer Crypto ETNs
12/03/2024
The London Stock Exchange has already confirmed it will start accepting applications for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETNs in Q2 2024.
Big Picture
INTERPOL Unveils Results of Global Fraud Risk Assessment
12/03/2024
The assessment specifically identifies Asia as being the “focal point” of pig butchering fraud schemes, especially in poorer countries across the region.
AML / KYC
Canadian FIs Required to Treat Russia as FATF-Blacklisted
12/03/2024
A ministerial directive requires Canadian FIs to treat every financial transaction connected to Russia as high-risk regardless of size.
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER
A daily selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team