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Market Infrastructure
HK AFRC to Start Inspections of Mainland Auditors of HK-Listed Entities
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2023
Under a partnership with Chinese authorities, the AFRC will start to inspect engagements involving audit working papers located on the Mainland.
Market Infrastructure
China to Add Macau Pataca to Interbank FX Trading System
By Editors | 22/12/2023
Trading in the RMB/MOP currency pair will launch on 2 January 2024, and in the USD/MOP and HKD/MOP pairs from 2 March.
Market Infrastructure
SEBI Directs FMIs to Self-Assess Compliance With PFMIs
By Ajoy K Das | 21/12/2023
Depositories and clearing corporations are directed to assess their compliance with the PFMIs on a periodic basis and report the results to SEBI.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong to Revive Immigration Scheme for Investors
By Nithya Subramanian | 21/12/2023
The minimum investment stands at HK$30mn and includes a mandatory financial commitment to bolster local technology and innovation.
Fintech / Regtech
Data Protection Rules in China: An Ongoing Cycle of Reinvention
By Jingyuan Shi | 21/12/2023
Jingyuan Shi discusses China’s changing rules on cross-border data transfer and examines the extra-territorial implications.
Market Infrastructure
ACCC Responds to Government’s Merger Reform Proposals
By Editors | 21/12/2023
ACCC Chair Gina-Cass-Gottlieb said the government’s proposals for merger reform aren’t sufficient and that the ACCC’s own proposal would achieve the “right balance”.
Securities / Derivatives
CFTC Proposes Rules on Operational Resilience, Funds Segregation
By Editors | 20/12/2023
The CFTC also granted DCO registration to a crypto derivatives exchange and brokerage, allowing it to act as its own clearinghouse.
Crypto / Digital Assets
UK to Launch Digital Securities Sandbox on 8 Jan 2024
By Editors | 20/12/2023
The sandbox will allow FMIs to test the use of new technology including DLT to operate trading venues and perform CSD activities.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP Retains Moratorium on InstaPay and PESONet Fee Increases
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/12/2023
The moratorium will remain in place as the BSP works to eliminate fees entirely for small e-payment transactions.
Market Infrastructure
SFC Reminds Market of Coming Changes to Position Limit Regime
By Mark Johnston | 20/12/2023
The SFC has published an FAQ and updated its guidance note to help market participants understand the amendments, which come into force on Friday.
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