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Australia to Ease Regulatory Requirements for Financial Advisers
30/12/2021
The government proposes to recognise on-the-job experience as meeting financial adviser education requirements. It will also review ways to simplify other compliance obligations.
HKMA Issues Guidance on Compliance with ‘Stay Rules’
30/12/2021
The HKMA may issue directions to banks or their holding companies if it believes non-compliance with the Stay Rules (including by a related company) may impede orderly resolution.
Fintech / Regtech
BOT to Delay Testing of Retail CBDC to Late 2022
30/12/2021
After discussions with relevant parties and careful consideration, Thailand will proceed slowly, said BOT deputy director Kasidit Tansanguan.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX Grants In-principle Approval for Two SPAC Listings
30/12/2021
Temasek-backed Vertex Venture Holdings and Tikehau Capital have received eligibility-to-list letters from SGX following their SPAC listing applications.
Market Infrastructure
MAS Unveils Initiatives to Open Access to China ETFs, Bonds
29/12/2021
SGX and SZSE have signed an MoU to establish an ‘ETF Connect’ mechanism. SGX is also in discussions with CFETS to establish bond market connectivity.
Securities / Derivatives
Indonesian Bourse Relaxes Listing Rules to Draw in Tech IPOs
28/12/2021
The relaxed rules allow firms to fulfil other qualifications in lieu of the existing net tangible assets requirements for listing.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Removes Bank of East Asia from D-SIBs List
28/12/2021
The Bank of East Asia was no longer identified as a D-SIB in the assessment considering its systemic importance relative to other institutions, the HKMA said.
Market Infrastructure
Indonesian Regulators Publish LIBOR Transition Guide
28/12/2021
The guide recommends five steps for market participants with LIBOR exposures, to help them respond to and prepare for the transition.
Australian Treasury to Review Effectiveness of ABSF Facility
28/12/2021
The Australian Business Securitisation Fund facility is designed to unlock a competitive funding source for smaller lenders to on‑lend to SMEs.
BOK to End Corporate Bond Purchase Scheme at Year-end
28/12/2021
The BOK said it will remain ready to resume the programme in the event that market conditions worsen in future.
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