Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    CBIRC Shanghai Launches Crackdown on Coal Price Speculation

    By Editors | 29/10/2021

    The CBIRC’s Shanghai bureau has banned the use of bank and insurance funds to influence the commodity market, as China faces nationwide power shortages.

    Structural Regulation

    SFC Finalises Changes to Code on Pooled Retirement Funds

    By Editors | 29/10/2021

    The amendments include enhanced requirements for PRF operators including product providers, trustees, management companies and insurance companies.

    Market Data & Technology

    Refinitiv Launches New Versions of Tokyo Swap Rate

    By Editors | 28/10/2021

    The new versions of the Tokyo Swap Rate are designed to support the transition away from LIBOR and the adoption of new market conventions.

    Cybersecurity

    US Agencies Probe Chinese Payment Terminal Maker PAX

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/10/2021

    PAX Global Technology is reportedly under investigation over allegations from a US payment processor that its terminals are being used to stage cyberattacks.

    Structural Regulation

    China Proposes Revisions to CPA Law to Improve Audit Quality

    By Editors | 28/10/2021

    The revisions allow for foreign regulators to sign a regulatory cooperation agreement or memorandum with the State Council if they wish to access audit work papers.

    Structural Regulation

    S&P-IHS Deal Wins Regulatory Approval in Europe

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/10/2021

    The European Commission accepted commitments by S&P Global and IHS Markit to divest businesses that raised competition concerns.

    Structural Regulation

    HK Passes Legislation to Expand FRC’s Regulatory Functions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/10/2021

    The FRC will become a full-fledged independent regulatory body for the accounting profession, performing inspections, investigations and disciplinary work.

    Structural Regulation

    China Expands Futures Law to Include OTC Derivatives

    By Editors | 28/10/2021

    ISDA says the revised draft incorporates several comments it made in its submission to the consultation on the first draft.

    Alternative Markets

    Temasek Launches Subsidiary to Support Singapore Hub Ambition

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/10/2021

    65 Equity Partners will invest in high-growth companies as part of an initiative to broaden Singapore’s proposition as a financing hub.

    Payments & Settlements

    Singapore Sees Launch of DLT-based Payment Platform, Partior

    By Editors | 27/10/2021

    With its genesis in MAS’ Project Ubin, Partior was founded by DBS, JPMorgan and Temasek last year seeking to disrupt the traditional cross-border payments model.

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