Markets & Infrastructure

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Issues Update on Compensation Paid for Non-compliant Advice

    By Editors | 05/08/2021

    Australia’s 6 largest FIs have paid over A$1.86 billion to compensate customers for fees-for-no-service misconduct and non-compliant advice.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Issues Outsourcing Framework for Payment System Operators

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2021

    Payment system operators may not outsource core management functions such as risk management, internal audit and KYC compliance.

    Payments & Settlements

    SEBI Asks RTAs to Build Common Platform for Fund Investors

    By Editors | 05/08/2021

    SEBI has asked India’s two RTAs, KFinTech and CAMS, to develop a new dedicated platform for investors to transact in mutual funds.

    Trading & Investment

    Structured Products Landscape in a Post-pandemic APAC

    By Abdessamad Khaled | 05/08/2021

    Bloomberg’s Abdessamad Khaled and Gaurav Kapoor discuss how structured products have performed and the role automation plays in maintaining stability.

    Structural Regulation

    Deutsche Bank Set to Regain Ability to Sponsor HK IPOs

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/08/2021

    Deutsche Bank has reportedly secured two senior hires who will be able to act as IPO principals, subject to regulatory approval.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Launches Inquiry into Stock Ownership by Large Funds

    By Editors | 04/08/2021

    The government is said to be concerned about the growing influence of super funds as large shareholders of ASX listed companies.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Promises Increased Predictability of Policy Measures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/08/2021

    The CSRC says it will seek closer cooperation with the US SEC and enhance the transparency and predictability of policy measures.

    Payments & Settlements

    India Launches New Digital Payment Solution Nationwide

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2021

    e-RUPI is a QR code or SMS string-based prepaid e-voucher that can be used for purchases without an app, card, bank account, or internet access.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    CSRC Grants QFI Custodian Licence to BNP Paribas

    By Editors | 04/08/2021

    The licence will allow BNP Paribas to work with foreign institutional investors to facilitate their access to China’s equities and bond markets.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Malaysian Regulators Ask Auditors to Up Their Game

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/08/2021

    Audit engagements which required further evaluation and investigation in 2020 were found to have weak auditing procedures and lacked professional scepticism.

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