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Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Streamlines Payment Firms’ Access to Legal Services
By Editors | 09/09/2019
The initiative will help connect the payments industry with specialist law firms through a streamlined process to help them comply with the new Payment Services Act.
Market Infrastructure
China P2P Lenders Ordered to Share Data with Credit Bureaus
By Editors | 06/09/2019
The move is part of a broader crackdown on irregular practices and risks in the P2P sector, and will provide greater protection to investors in online lending platforms.
Securities / Derivatives
RBI Task Force Urges Development of Secondary Market for Loans
By Editors | 05/09/2019
The task force recommends easing rules for loan asset securitisation, and to allow secondary market participation from funds and insurers.
Market Infrastructure
Thailand to Digitise Capital Market Processes with DLT
By Editors | 05/09/2019
The project aims to reduce the documentary procedures required in processes related to share issuances and offerings, securities registration, settlement and delivery, and KYC.
Market Infrastructure
Japan FSA to Revise Standards For Auditors of Listed Companies
By Editors | 05/09/2019
The revised standards will require auditors to disclose the reasons for issuing a qualified opinion in financial statements starting from March 2020.
Market Infrastructure
Compliance Training Failing to Deliver Meaningful Outcomes
By Editors | 04/09/2019
Efforts to shape employee behaviour through compliance training have failed to deliver meaningful outcomes, says a new report from Quinlan & Associates.
Market Infrastructure
GRI Sets Up in Singapore to Promote Sustainability Reporting in ASEAN
By Editors | 04/09/2019
The new ASEAN hub will generate valuable know-how for ESG reporting and sustainable finance, and contribute to Singapore’s development as a financial centre, says SGX CEO Tan Boon Gin.
Securities / Derivatives
China Awards Deutsche, BNP ‘Class A’ Underwriting Licences
By Editors | 04/09/2019
The licences mark the first approvals allowing foreign banks to act as lead underwriter for domestically issued bonds, for both local and foreign companies.
Market Infrastructure
Philippines Signs Islamic Banking Framework into Law
By Editors | 03/09/2019
The law grants Islamic banks powers to carry out the business of a bank in accordance with Sharia principles, in addition to the general powers granted to corporations.
Market Infrastructure
ACCC Calls for Lower Fees, More Competition in FX Services
By Editors | 03/09/2019
An ACCC inquiry found that consumers continue to rely on the big four banks for FX services despite the availability of much cheaper alternatives.
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