Securities / Derivatives

KOFIA to Draw Up Measures to Resolve ‘Korea Discount’

25/01/2024

Measures include inducing listed companies to improve their dividend payout ratios and enhance investment returns for shareholders.

Market Infrastructure

HKMA, PBOC Unveil Policy Measures to Deepen Financial Cooperation

25/01/2024

Securities firms are allowed to sell financial products directly via Wealth Connect and the individual investor quota has been tripled.

AML / KYC

HKMA Proposes to Extend FINEST to Personal Account Data

24/01/2024

The HKMA is seeking to extend FINEST, a bank-to-bank information sharing platform launched in June, to allow sharing of personal account information.

ESG / Sustainability

Hong Kong SFC Outlines Strategic Priorities for 2024-2026

24/01/2024

The SFC will explore potential connect initiatives with other markets, embrace tokenisation of traditional products, and introduce AI in its workflows.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC to Review Brokers’ Internal Controls Next Month

24/01/2024

The circularisation exercise and internal control review will help to identify potential misconduct such as misappropriation of client assets.

Capital / Liquidity

RBNZ Consults on Proposals to Activate DTI Restrictions for Mortgage Lending

23/01/2024

The RBNZ says DTI restrictions will allow the central bank to loosen the LVR settings without increasing risks to financial stability.

Securities / Derivatives

iFast Gets In-Principle Approval to Launch Bond Market in Malaysia

22/01/2024

SGX-listed iFast Corp aims to launch its bond trading services in Malaysia in the second half of 2024.

Market Infrastructure

Cambodia Securities Exchange Introduces USD Settlements

22/01/2024

CSX says investors can now trade local currency stocks but settle their transactions in US dollars, which will increase market accessibility.

ASIC Allows Two Extra Weeks to Register Financial Advisers

19/01/2024

AFS licensees have until 16 February to register their financial advisers. Providing personal advice to retail clients without registration will be subject to regulatory action.