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PEPs & Sanctions
US Investment Ban on 59 Chinese Companies Takes Effect
By Editors | 04/08/2021
US persons that have not yet divested their holdings in 59 companies that operate in the defence or surveillance technology sectors have until 3 June 2022 to do so.
Structural Regulation
Bursa Malaysia Proposes Listing Rule Changes to Enhance ACE Market
By Manesh Samtani | 03/08/2021
Sponsor eligibility requirements will be liberalised to make available a wider pool of qualified corporate finance advisers to act as sponsors for the ACE Market.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Hong Kong SFC Fines UBS Over Regulatory Breaches
By Editors | 03/08/2021
The breaches involve research report disclosures, telephone recordings, client derivatives knowledge assessments, and structured product sales.
Structural Regulation
Australian Fintech Regulation Has to Change
By Dirk Steller | 03/08/2021
The government has dropped the ball when it comes to supporting the Australian fintech ecosystem, says Dirk Steller, founder of VC firm Seed Space.
Trading & Investment
OSE, TOCOM Set to Launch J-GATE 3.0 on 21 September
By Editors | 02/08/2021
The next-generation derivatives trading system known as J-GATE3.0 will go live on 21 September 2021.
Structural Regulation
China, Hong Kong to Strengthen Legal, Judicial Cooperation
By Editors | 02/08/2021
China and Hong Kong will promote mutual recognition and assistance in bankruptcy procedures. Mainland judicial practice training will be arranged for Hong Kong legal professionals.
Market Data & Technology
ISDA, ICMA, ISLA Sign MoU on Common Domain Model
By Editors | 02/08/2021
The MoU establishes a framework for closer collaboration on the development of the Common Domain Model across financial markets.
Payments & Settlements
SWIFT Launches Instant Cross-border Payments for SME, Retail
By Editors | 02/08/2021
Seven banks that have launched ‘SWIFT Go’ – BBVA, BNY Mellon, DNB, MYBank, SberBank, Société Générale, and UniCredit.
Structural Regulation
SEC Philippines Launches New Fintech Innovation Office
By Editors | 01/08/2021
The PhiliFintech Innovation Office will serve as the first point of contact for existing fintech companies and help the SEC regulate fintech activities.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Offers Guidance on Deferred Sales Model for Add-on Insurance
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/08/2021
Starting on 5 October, a four-day pause will be introduced between the sale of a principal product or service and the sale of add-on insurance.
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