Regulation Asia relies on a team of journalists, writers and editors to cover regulatory announcements across Asia Pacific. editorial@regulationasia.com
Enforcement
Korea FSS to Impose Penalties on 9 Market Makers
08/09/2021
Three foreign firms and six local firms are accused of disturbing market order through their negative influence on stock prices.
Enforcement
FSS Korea Warns KB Savings Bank Over Lax Lending Controls
08/09/2021
KB Savings Bank increased its household lending by raising internal limits and discounting interest rates, without a strict review process and proper oversight.
Securities / Derivatives
China: AMAC Approved Launch of First Pictet QDLP Fund
08/09/2021
The new fund will enable domestic investors in China to invest offshore in financially stressed and distressed companies, predominantly in Europe.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI to Introduce Optional T+1 Settlement Cycle from January
08/09/2021
Stock exchanges may choose to offer T+1 settlement on any scrip, after providing the market advance notice of at least one month.
Fintech / Regtech
IOSCO Publishes Final Guidance on Supervising AI/Machine Learning
08/09/2021
IOSCO members are encouraged to consider six measures carefully in the context of their legal and regulatory frameworks.
Capital / Liquidity
OJK Indonesia Extends Debt Restructuring Relief for One Year
07/09/2021
Banks are still required to ensure adequate risk management procedures are in place and that only debtors who are eligible are given the option to restructure their debt.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Roll-out New Workflow for Derivatives Position Adjustments
07/09/2021
The enhancement will allow clearing participants to submit position adjustments requests directly at DCASS Online, replacing the existing paper-based workflow.
MAS Forms Sustainability Group, Appoints Chief Sustainability Officer
07/09/2021
The new group will coordinate MAS’ green finance and sustainability agenda to strengthen the financial sector’s resilience against environmental risks.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Outlines Common Reporting Mistakes – Report
06/09/2021
Reporting mistakes have included incorrectly-used fields, late filings, inconsistent data input, and defensive reporting.
Market Infrastructure
CSRC Issues Draft Rules for Beijing Stock Exchange
06/09/2021
SMEs trading on the NEEQ for at least 12 months will qualify to list on the Beijing Stock Exchange, which will adopt the registration-based IPO system.
JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER
A daily selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team