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Market Infrastructure
Practical Steps for Compliance with MAS’ IAC Guidelines
By Grace Chong | 14/06/2019
Grace Chong at global law firm Simmons & Simmons analyses the implications of MAS’ Individual Accountability and Conduct Guidelines, and sets out the practical steps to be taken.
Market Infrastructure
Japan Delays Pension Reform Amid Political Fallout
By Editors | 13/06/2019
An FSA report which highlighted the insufficiency of Japan’s pension system has been withdrawn by the government ahead of a national election.
Market Infrastructure
UPDATED – Shanghai-London Connect to Start Trading 17 June
By Editors | 13/06/2019
GDRs issued by Huatai Securities will be admitted to the Shanghai-London Stock Connect segment of the LSE on 20 June, when trading will commence.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong Proposes Insurance Connect with China
By Editors | 13/06/2019
The proposed plan will allow Hong Kong insurers to set up offices in Guangdong and Macau, part of a large integration plan for the Greater Bay Area.
Market Infrastructure
MAS: Remittance Firms Forbidden from Making Loans
By Editors | 13/06/2019
Remittance firms will be prohibited from issuing advances to individuals starting September this year, ahead of the Payment Services Act entering into force.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore: Progressing the Culture and Conduct Risk Agenda
By Jeffrey Kupfer | 13/06/2019
MAS is equipping itself with advanced tools that will allow for culture and conduct to be evaluated in a more systematic way, say Jeff Kupfer and Stephen Scott at Starling.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong, Singapore Cooperate on Personal Data Protection
By Editors | 12/06/2019
Hong Kong and Singapore’s data protection authorities have signed an MOU to strengthen cooperation on personal data protection.
Securities / Derivatives
Singapore Bourse Pushes into Foreign Exchange Market
By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2019
SGX wants to reduce its reliance on equity index derivatives by aggressively pushing into the FX markets over the next five years.
Market Infrastructure
Australia: Think Tank Calls for Reduced Regulatory Red Tape
By Editors | 12/06/2019
Between five Australian regulatory agencies, over 75,000 pages of regulatory materials have been published, compared to only 9500 pages of enabling legislation.
Market Infrastructure
ISDA Chief Urges Accounting Bodies to Prioritise Benchmark Reform
By Editors | 12/06/2019
ISDA chief Scott O’Malia says market participants need clarity from the IASB and FASB on the accounting implications of a switch from IBORs to RFRs.
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