Market Infrastructure

    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    An FSA report which highlighted the insufficiency of Japan’s pension system has been withdrawn by the government ahead of a national election.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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