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Credit Risk
China: New Rules Issued to Address Unreliable Bond Ratings
By Editors | 08/08/2021
The rules require credit rating agencies to strengthen their methodologies and systems, improve corporate governance, and avoid conflicts of interest.
Structural Regulation
TWSE to Enhance Timeliness of Disclosures by Listed Firms
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/08/2021
In 2022, some listed companies will have to start disclosing uncertainties about their ability to continue as a going concern based on unaudited financial information.
Structural Regulation
CSRC Allows Fidelity to Set up China Retail Fund Business
By Editors | 08/08/2021
Fidelity has become the second global asset manager to receive approval to set up a fully-owned mutual fund business after BlackRock.
KYC & CDD
SEBI Allows Indian Fund Managers to Participate in FPIs
By Editors | 07/08/2021
KYC norms that required FPIs and institutional investors to disclose their personal information to SEBI have also been relaxed.
Alternative Markets
FSC Korea Issues Notice on Rule Changes for PE Funds
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2021
A new classification system will distinguish between “general PEFs” and “institution-only PEFs”. PEFs will be subject to increased monitoring and external audits.
Trading & Investment
Intra-day NAV is Applicable for ETF Transactions: SEBI
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/08/2021
The mutual fund industry told SEBI the closing NAV may “not be relevant” for direct transactions in ETF units with large investors.
Trading & Investment
LIBOR Alternatives Gain Traction in Japan – Report
By Editors | 06/08/2021
OIS transactions based on TONA and TIBOR increased in July, suggesting alternative rates to JPY LIBOR are gaining traction.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Sues Credit Firms for Failing to Cooperate with AFCA
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/08/2021
Two firms repeatedly engaged in disruptive, aggressive and uncooperative behaviour toward AFCA, a civil penalty offence since April 2019.
Data Privacy
Big Tech Brings ‘New and Unfamiliar’ Challenges: BIS
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/08/2021
A purely activity-based approach to regulating big tech is likely to fall short. Central banks need to more closely coordinate with competition and data governance authorities.
Payments & Settlements
CPMI Workplan Highlights Focus on Stablecoins, CBDCs
By Editors | 06/08/2021
CPMI annual work programme highlights cross-border payments, stablecoins, CBDCs, central clearing and FMI risks as key priorities.
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