Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Securities Market to Move to T+2 Settlement Cycle

06/07/2022

Under draft regulations, clearing banks will have to complete payment and securities settlement between 11.30am and 12.30pm on T+2.

Fintech / Regtech

JPX Launches ‘J-Quants’ Data Service for Retail Investors

06/07/2022

The service aims to address the difficulties retail investors face in accessing and using raw financial data for investment analysis and decision-making.

Enforcement

Hong Kong Police Arrest Eight in Joint Operation With SFC

06/07/2022

The joint operation involved a loan granted by a listed company to a related party and payments purportedly made to suppliers that instead went to related parties.

AML / KYC

UK Sanctions More Russians, Restricts More Belarusian Trade

06/07/2022

Last week, the UK Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee published a report calling on the government to “act now” to tackle the flow of illicit finance through London.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Issues Guidelines on Islamic Banking in Singapore

06/07/2022

The main risk which is unique to Islamic banks is Shariah compliance risk – where noncompliance with Shariah rulings carries “significant reputational risk”.

Enforcement

Korea FSS Expands Banking Industry Probe into FX Trading

06/07/2022

The probe was prompted by abnormal trading activity at Woori and Shinhan Bank. Other banks have been asked to conduct internal inspections.

Securities / Derivatives

UK to Codify Tax Exemptions for Sovereign Investors into Law

05/07/2022

The proposals seek to ensure the tax exemptions provided to sovereign investors are more targeted towards investment rather than trading income.

Fintech / Regtech

AUSTRAC Issues Update on Reporting System Enhancements

05/07/2022

AUSTRAC has commenced development of a new CRM platform which will enable it develop enhanced self-service capabilities in AUSTRAC Online.

Market Infrastructure

ASX Responds on Tranche 3 Rule Changes for CHESS Replacement

05/07/2022

The rule amendments will be subject to regulatory approvals. ASX proposes to lodge the combined rules package with ASIC in Q4 of calendar year 2022.