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    Articles by Editors

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan FSC Not Considering Introducing SPAC Listings

    03/10/2021

    The practice of allowing companies to go public without any actual business or revenue is in conflict with practices in Taiwan, said the FSC’s Kuo Chia-chun.

    Cambodia Central Bank Introduces Overnight Lending Facility

    03/10/2021

    The industry has welcomed the MLF as a measure that will allow FIs to support their operations, protect the financial sector, and continue lending.

    Customers Not Informed in Premium Financing Arrangements

    03/10/2021

    The HKMA and IA found in joint inspections that customers may not be sufficiently informed about the potential impact of premium financing arrangements.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Removes Indian Overseas Bank From PCA Framework

    03/10/2021

    The RBI said Indian Overseas Bank is no longer in breach of the PCA parameters. Only Central Bank of India remains under the PCA framework.

    AML / KYC

    PBOC Directs Banks to Offer ‘Simple’ Account Opening

    03/10/2021

    Banks are asked to relax documentary requirements and provide simple personal account opening services, making use of external data to verify customer identities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SGX Adds RFQ Functionality for FX Derivatives on OTC Platform

    03/10/2021

    The RFQ function allows market participants to negotiate and transact block trades in FX futures and options on the Titan OTC Pro platform.

    Big Picture

    FMSB Offers Guidance on Mitigating Risks of Hybrid Working

    02/10/2021

    In a new Spotlight Review, the FMSB outlines steps firms can take to promote equivalent conduct outcomes in a hybrid environment.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    MAS Grants Two New Licences to Provide DPT Services

    02/10/2021

    DBS Vickers and Independent Reserve have received authorisation under the PSA to provide digital payment token services.

    Capital / Liquidity

    SEBI to Raise Net Worth Requirements for Market Intermediaries

    02/10/2021

    SEBI proposes to progressively raise the net worth requirements for trading members, clearing members and depository participants by October 2023.

    Enforcement

    CFTC Penalises Interactive Brokers Over Negative Oil Prices

    02/10/2021

    Interactive Brokers was penalised for not adequately preparing for and configuring its electronic trading system to recognise negative prices on 20 April 2020.

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