MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE

Market Infrastructure

HK-China Stock Connect to Include Dual Class Shares from July

By Editors | 02/05/2019

HKEX and the CSRC have agreed to allow listed companies with dual class shares to be included in the southbound Stock Connect trading starting in July.

Market Infrastructure

APRA Revises Prudential Standard to Enhance Superannuation Outcomes

By Editors | 02/05/2019

The revisions will require superannuation licensees to review their performance, analyse member outcomes, and take action to address areas that require improvement.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong, China Framework Comparison – Investment Suitability

By Prasanna Venkatesan | 01/05/2019

Synpulse’s Prasanna Venkatesan, Gregory Achache and Marina Mai compare the investment suitability frameworks of Hong Kong and mainland China, and their pain points.

Market Infrastructure

Philippines Allows Foreigners to Serve as Bank Directors, Officers

By Editors | 01/05/2019

The Philippine central bank has amended rules that previously prohibited the election and appointment of foreign nationals as directors and officers of financial institutions in the country.

Market Infrastructure

UPDATED – NSE Ordered to Pay Disgorgement in Co-Location Case

By Editors | 01/05/2019

NSE will also be prohibited from issuing an IPO and launching new derivatives products for six months. Two former managing directors also found to be guilty.

Enforcement

New Zealand Proposes Ways to Improve Banking Conduct, Culture

By Editors | 30/04/2019

The proposed measures will put the consumer at the heart of decision-making and make good outcomes the bottom line, says Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi.

Capital / Liquidity

Eight Jurisdictions Yet to Adopt Resolution Frameworks – FSB

By Garima Chitkara | 30/04/2019

Eight major jurisdictions are yet to adopt resolution planning. Further work is needed on resolution planning for D-SIBs and other banks, as well as on cross-border cooperation on bank resolutions.

Market Infrastructure

China Allows Payment Firms to Offer Cross-Border Services

By Editors | 30/04/2019

China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange is allowing payment providers to offer cross-border services for e-commerce settlement, electronic payments and foreign exchange.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore’s NETS to Co-Develop QR Payment System in Myanmar

By Editors | 30/04/2019

Singapore payment services provider NETS Group is helping the Myanmar Payment Union develop a unified e-payment system modelled after the SGQR.