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Data Privacy
Navigating China Cross-border Data Transfer Rules
By Anna Gamvros | 15/12/2022
Anna Gamvros and Ruby Kwok explain the compliance burden businesses face as China’s complex data governance landscape takes shape and the deadline for security assessments looms.
Cloud & Infrastructure
FSC Korea Unveils New Support Measures for Fintech Startups
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/12/2022
The measures include new funding for innovative firms, regulatory relaxations, and improvements to the sandbox programme.
Structural Regulation
China Files WTO Complaint Over Semiconductor Export Controls
By Editors | 14/12/2022
China is separately working on a CNY 1 trillion support package to expand domestic semiconductor production and research activities.
Payments & Settlements
China, Hong Kong Set to Allow Quarantine Free Travel
By Editors | 14/12/2022
Travellers to Hong Kong will be allowed to visit restaurants and bars on arrival. Travellers to the Mainland will no longer have to quarantine.
Structural Regulation
SFC Announces 20 March 2023 Launch Date for HKIDR
By Editors | 13/12/2022
The SFC has decided to “provide more time for the industry’s preparation” and has announced a 20 March 2023 launch date for the HKIDR.
Structural Regulation
UK Proposes Extensive Overhaul of Financial Services Regulations
By Manesh Samtani | 12/12/2022
The reforms include overhauls of the ring-fencing and senior managers regimes, a new green finance strategy, and an investment management exemption for cryptoassets.
Market Abuse
Nasdaq Wins Best Solution in Market & Trade Surveillance
By Editors | 12/12/2022
Nasdaq was awarded best solution in market & trade surveillance at Regulation Asia’s 5th annual awards ceremony.
Trading & Investment
SC Malaysia Raises Bar on Investment Research, Advice
By Editors | 11/12/2022
The SC released new guidelines for investment analysts and a technical note for those seeking to provide digital investment advice.
Data Privacy
Australia to Expand CDR to Enable Action Initiation
By Editors | 08/12/2022
Under a new bill in Parliament, consumers will be able to instruct accredited third parties to initiate CDR‑powered actions on their behalf.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Geopolitical Risk Cited as Top Risk to Financial Industry: DTCC
By Editors | 08/12/2022
The top three threats in DTCC’s latest Systemic Risk Barometer survey were geopolitical risks & trade tensions, inflation, and cyber risk.
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