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Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Proposes to Enhance IPO Pricing and Offering Mechanism
By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2024
Among its proposals, HKEX is exploring allowing a “staggered release” of the IPO lock-up for cornerstone investors.
Market Infrastructure
Australia Considers Introduction of ‘Treating Customers Fairly’ Regime
By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2024
Andy Schmulow talks to Regulation Asia about a project he is leading to investigate the introduction of a TCF regime in Australian financial services.
Fintech / Regtech
ASX Recovers from Worst Market Disruption in Four Years
By Editors | 23/12/2024
No trade settlements took place on Friday due to a “CHESS batch settlement delay”. Engineers had to work through the weekend to resolve the issue.
AML / KYC
Wolfsberg Group Issues Payment Transparency Roles & Responsibilities Guidance
By Editors | 23/12/2024
The guidance aims to help PSPs, regulators, and standard-setters understand their respective obligations in ensuring payment transparency.
Market Infrastructure
Korea Advances Bill to Open Up Corporate Credit Rating Market
By Editors | 22/12/2024
The government approved a revision bill that will abolish a requirement for licensed corporate credit rating providers to be at least 50 percent owned by financial institutions.
Market Infrastructure
China Finalises New Regulations for Foreign Accounting Firms
By Editors | 22/12/2024
The regulations allow foreign accounting firms that need to conduct “temporary activities” in China to do so without establishing a representative office, subject to conditions.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Announces Measures to Restore FX Market Stability and Strengthen FIs
By Manesh Samtani | 21/12/2024
Banks allowed to borrow more USD overseas; regulations on stress buffer capital and foreign currency liquidity stress tests deferred; risk weighting changes
Market Infrastructure
China Expands Cross-border FX Pilot for Multinational Companies
By Editors | 21/12/2024
The pilot programme launched in March 2021 is being extended to more provinces and the policies are being further streamlined.
Market Infrastructure
HKMA Requiring Banks to Develop Capability to Switch Between CRAs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/12/2024
Retail banks must have agreements in place with more than one CRA by Jan 2025 and complete switch-over testing within Q2 2025
Market Infrastructure
Australia Launches Tool to Enhance Visibility of Regulatory Change
By Editors | 20/12/2024
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the Regulatory Initiatives Grid will help improve the sequencing and implementation of reforms
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