Markets & Infrastructure

    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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