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    Regulation Asia relies on a team of journalists, writers and editors to cover regulatory announcements across Asia Pacific. editorial@regulationasia.com

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    ACCC Launches Inquiry into Bank Rate-Setting Practices

    16/02/2023

    The ACCC said banks have in most cases “fully passed” through interest rate hikes to their home loan rates, but less so to interest rates on deposit products.

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    Market Infrastructure

    US SEC Sets May 2024 Target for Move to T+1 Settlement Cycle

    16/02/2023

    SEC commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda say the 28 May 2024 effective date does not leave enough time for the market to transition.

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    NZ FMA Finalises New Reporting Requirements for Advisers

    16/02/2023

    The FMA said the first regulatory returns will be due by 30 September 2024, for the 12-month period ending 30 June.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US SEC Proposes to Tighten Custody Rules Including for Crypto

    15/02/2023

    The proposed change is expected to make it more difficult for asset managers to invest in crypto assets on behalf of clients.

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    Market Infrastructure

    ASIC to Modify Scope of Clearing Derivatives Obligation

    15/02/2023

    ASIC proposes to replace products referencing USD LIBOR with OIS contracts referencing SOFR, and to remove AUD forward rate agreements.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Seeks Assurances from Warburg Pincus for Local Acquisition

    15/02/2023

    Warburg Pincus is planning to acquire a 23.3 percent stake in Zhong Ou Asset Management Co from Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Taskforce Issues Final Consultation on Green Taxonomy

    15/02/2023

    This third consultation seeks views on thresholds and criteria for five sectors. GFIT intends to publish the final taxonomy by 1H 2023.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    FSS Korea to Prepare Industry Guidance on Security Tokens

    15/02/2023

    The FSS has formed a task force to support the industry in making determinations on whether virtual assets are securities.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    UK Proposes Draft Legislation to Regulate BNPL Products

    15/02/2023

    The legislation will bring BNPL products under the FCA’s regulatory remit, and require BNPL providers to conduct affordability checks.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Beijing Bourse Launches Margin Trading, Securities Lending

    15/02/2023

    On Monday, eligible securities firms were for the first time allowed conduct margin trading and securities lending transactions on the Beijing Stock Exchange.

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