Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong, US to End Mutual Recognition of Accountants

29/05/2022

An agreement could not be reached about a requirement for US accountants to have one year of local experience to practise in Hong Kong.

Enforcement

Korea FSS to Extend Woori Bank Embezzlement Probe

29/05/2022

The FSS will seek to understand why Woori’s internal control system failed to detect embezzlement by its employee over ten years.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Issues New Norms to Boost Appeal of ETFs, Index Funds

29/05/2022

ETF managers must appoint at least two market makers. The minimum subscription amount required for new fund offers has been reduced.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Proposes to Extend Retail Ban on Binary Options

29/05/2022

ASIC’s product intervention order is due to expire on 7 October 2022. ASIC proposes to extend it until 1 October 2031.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Revises Rules on Best Execution Policy

28/05/2022

Securities firms are required to provide customers with easy-to-understand descriptions of their best execution policy.

Securities / Derivatives

SSE Proposes to Increase Transparency of Disciplinary Processes

28/05/2022

The SSE is revising its rules on disciplinary actions, reviews and hearings to enhance transparency, standardisation and efficiency.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Raises OCBC Capital Requirement for Scam Incident

27/05/2022

OCBC has to apply a 1.3x multiplier to its RWA for operational risk, which translates to additional regulatory capital of S$330mn.

Fintech / Regtech

ISLA, ICMA Advance Work to Digitise Industry Documentation

27/05/2022

ISLA and Linklaters are working to automate securities lending contract negotation. ICMA is looking to digitise repo documentation.

ESG / Sustainability

BSP Consults on Sustainable Investment Guidelines for Banks

27/05/2022

The guidelines offer three recommended approaches to help banks assess the sustainability of their prospective investments.