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Securities / Derivatives
SFC Highlights Key Regulatory Initiatives in Quarterly Report
By Editors | 25/02/2020
Among the initiatives were the launch of the new OFC regime for private fund managers, a regulatory framework for virtual assets, and enhancements to the investor compensation regime.
Market Infrastructure
ASX Consults on Tranche 2 Rule Changes for CHESS Replacement
By Editors | 24/02/2020
ASX is consulting on operating rules relating to corporate actions, mFund and RTGS payment aspects for ‘Day 1’ implementation of CHESS Replacement system functionality.
Securities / Derivatives
China Reopens Treasury Bond Futures Market to State-run Banks
By Editors | 24/02/2020
The domestic treasury bond futures market was closed in 1995 following a panic sell-off and the collapse of China’s largest brokerage at the time.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan: New Foreign Investment Rule to Impact Up to 500 Listed Firms
By Editors | 24/02/2020
Proposed ministry orders currently being finalised will reportedly exempt a wide range of foreign financial institutions and hedge funds from the reporting requirement.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia to Allow Private Retirement Schemes to Invest Overseas
By Editors | 22/02/2020
Malaysia’s Securities Commission says it will allow conservative PRS funds to invest in foreign markets, providing them more flexibility in asset allocation.
Securities / Derivatives
Myanmar to Open Stock Market to Resident Foreigners in March
By Editors | 21/02/2020
Allowing foreigners to buy stocks is one of the ways Myanmar hopes to bolster its moribund stock market, which after four years still has only five stocks.
Fintech / Regtech
Bank of Korea Experiments with Blockchain for Bond Settlement
By Editors | 21/02/2020
Under the proof of concept system now being developed, bond issuance, management, settlement and recordkeeping will be done using blockchain technology.
Capital / Liquidity
ISDA Publishes Uncleared Margin Implementation Project Checklist
By Editors | 21/02/2020
The checklist is suggested as a resource guide to highlight key implementation considerations for entities expecting to come into scope in September.
Securities / Derivatives
PBOC Issues Draft Rules on Standardised Notes Issuance
By Editors | 21/02/2020
The draft rules seek to standardise the instrument and improve its utility as a financing channel for SMEs, while also setting out supervisory measures and applicable rights to protect investors.
Market Infrastructure
European Commission Launches MiFID II Review
By Editors | 20/02/2020
The introduction of a consolidated tape and enhancements to investor protection are high priority items in the review.
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