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Structural Regulation
Philippines: BSP Has 11 Digital Bank Applications to Review
By Editors | 12/09/2021
Two applications were already under review. Nine new applications were received before the deadline. Only two more licences may be up for grabs.
Cryptocurrency
Thailand to Revoke Huobi Digital Asset Exchange Licence
By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 12/09/2021
Huobi was not able to fix deficiencies in its systems within various timelines stipulated by the SEC.
Market Data & Technology
HKEX to Launch New Mobile Market Data Service
By Editors | 11/09/2021
Users will have access to Level 1 live streaming Hong Kong securities market data from their mobile devices.
Structural Regulation
Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect Launched
By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2021
The PBOC, HKMA and AMCM have published the implementation details to support the launch of the Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect Pilot Scheme.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
CSRC Probes Haitong Securities in Financial Reporting Fraud Case
By Editors | 10/09/2021
Haitong is suspected of negligence and violations of law and regulations when it served as financial adviser on a deal to help a client on a backdoor listing deal.
Trading & Investment
GBA Wealth Management Connect Set for Launch
By Editors | 10/09/2021
The southbound leg of Bond Connect will also be launching shortly. A press release will be held this afternoon to announce implementation details.
Sustainable Finance
ISDA Publishes New Papers Examining ESG Market
By Editors | 10/09/2021
The papers focus on KPIs for sustainability-linked derivatives and the accounting treatment for ESG transactions.
Trading & Investment
First BlackRock Mutual Fund in China Raises $1bn
By Editors | 10/09/2021
BlackRock is the first foreign asset manager to launch a wholly-owned onshore mutual fund business in China.
Sustainable Finance
Australian Carbon Exchange Expected to Launch in 2023
By Editors | 10/09/2021
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator has invited 13 companies including ASX to participate in an RFP to develop an exchange-traded market and registry for carbon offset units.
Structural Regulation
Sri Lanka Passes New SEC Act to Bolster Capital Market
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 09/09/2021
SEC chairman Viraj Dayaratna described the new law as “futuristic”, saying it will help to increase market liquidity and attract foreign investment.
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