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AML / KYC
Korea to Crack Down on Financial Crime Involving Capital Markets
By Editors | 16/08/2023
The FSS and National Office of Investigation have signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation on illegal activities in the capital market.

Market Infrastructure
Philippines to Implement T+2 Stock Settlement Cycle on 24 Aug
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/08/2023
The move will enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and align with overseas markets, said PSE CEO Ramon Monzon.

Market Infrastructure
Wealth Connect Hindered by ‘Narrow Range of Products’
By Editors | 16/08/2023
Market participants are looking for regulators to extend the Wealth Management Connect scheme to more products and well as widen its sales channels.

Capital / Liquidity
HKEX, Banks Working to Enhance Market Attractiveness – Report
By Manesh Samtani | 16/08/2023
Measures discussed include scaling back the stamp duty, and introducing cross margin arrangements to lower margin financing costs.

Securities / Derivatives
Cambodia, Laos to Collaborate on Securities Market Development
By Mark Johnston | 15/08/2023
Cambodia, Laos securities market regulators agree to collaborate to develop the securities markets in their respective countries.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Seeks Feedback on Revised Delisting Norms
By Mark Johnston | 15/08/2023
SEBI issued a consultation paper seeking public comments on reviewing the current delisting norms for listed companies.

Market Infrastructure
Shanghai, Shenzhen Bourses Pledge Measures to Stimulate Markets
By Editors | 15/08/2023
The measures are designed to stimulate market vitality, enhance transaction convenience and smoothness, and continuously improve market attractiveness.

Market Infrastructure
DTCC Kicks Off T+1 Settlement Testing Programme
By Editors | 15/08/2023
The testing programme was designed to support full end-to-end testing of the various processes impacted by the T+1 functional changes.

Enforcement
UBS Settles RMBS-related Misconduct Lawsuit for Over $1.4b
By Editors | 15/08/2023
The settlement brings the total amount of civil penalties paid by firms for failed RMBS leading up to the 2008 financial crisis to over USD 36 billion.

Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Reduces Investor Exit Window for AMC Change in Control
By Editors | 14/08/2023
The exit option window period is reduced from 30 to 15 calendar days after a change in control of the AMC is announced.
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