Markets & Infrastructure

    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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