Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia to Allow Circuit Breaker to Revert to Original Parameters

    By Editors | 10/05/2021

    The decision reflects the improving economic outlook, the roll-out of the vaccination programme, and the normalisation of global market conditions.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australian Proxy Voting Reforms Under Fire

    By ESG Investor | 10/05/2021

    ISS says Australian Treasury consultation “premised on a misguided notion”, argues against five-day comment period for companies.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong Launches Grant Scheme to Lure OFCs, REITs

    By Editors | 10/05/2021

    OFCs and REITs that set up in Hong Kong can secure funding to cover 70% of eligible expenses paid to Hong Kong-based service providers.

    Trading & Investment

    China to Launch Crude Oil Options, Open to Foreign Investors

    By Editors | 09/05/2021

    Shanghai INE is seeking feedback on a new crude oil options contract that will be open to foreign investors. Trading simulations will run for two weeks.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    MAS Issues Revised Corporate Governance Guidelines for FIs

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2021

    The guidelines provide good practices that financial institutions should observe in relation to their corporate governance and remuneration frameworks.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australia to Require Debt Management Firms to Be Licensed

    By Editors | 09/05/2021

    Firms providing debt management services need to apply to ASIC for a credit licence and become a member of AFCA by 30 June 2021.

    Trading & Investment

    Chinese Regulators Issues Draft Rules for Wealth Connect Scheme

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2021

    A 150bn yuan ceiling is proposed as the trading quota for the new scheme, with a 1mn yuan individual limit. A launch date has not yet been set.

    Trading & Investment

    ARRC Identifies Indicators for Recommending SOFR-based Term Rate

    By Editors | 09/05/2021

    The ARRC has published guidance on the indicators it will use to measure the progress needed to recommend a SOFR-based term rate.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Consults on ‘Counselling’ Obligations of IPO Sponsors

    By Editors | 09/05/2021

    The rules impose obligations on sponsors to ensure that directors, supervisors, senior managers, and major shareholders of IPO applicants understand their listing obligations.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Standard-setters Examine Margin Practices of Market Participants

    By Editors | 08/05/2021

    Market participants are invited to complete a survey as part of a review of margining practices in cleared and uncleared markets.

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