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Structural Regulation
China Lawmakers Commence Review of New Futures Law
By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2021
The law will stipulate rules for futures trading, settlement and delivery systems, establish investor protection mechanisms, and include netting provisions.
Market Data & Technology
QUICK Benchmarks Starts Publishing TORF Production Rates
By Editors | 28/04/2021
TORF production rates can be used in actual transactions, and are published each business day on the same day at 5pm.
Trading & Investment
Non-Residents Can Trade THOR Overnight Index Swaps: BOT
By Editors | 27/04/2021
Participation from non-resident investors will be a key driver to help advance the development of the THOR derivatives market.
Structural Regulation
Shanghai Court Granted Jurisdiction to Hear Cross-border Cases
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2021
The Shanghai Financial Court is the second Chinese court allowed to handle disputes involving overseas securities and financial institutions.
Structural Regulation
Australia: Tax Reforms Proposed to Support Financial Hub Ambitions
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/04/2021
Under Senator Andrew Bragg’s proposal, technology and finance business that relocate to Australia would pay concessional tax rate for seven years.
Trading & Investment
HK, China to Launch Southbound Bond Connect in July – Report
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2021
The relevant regulations will reportedly be issued in May, with a view to launching the southbound bond trading link on 2 July.
Tokenisation
DBS Goes Live on Trade Finance Network Contour
By Editors | 27/04/2021
Digital LC capabilities will be offered in Australia, China, Hong Kong and Singapore via Contour from this month.
Cloud & Infrastructure
MAS Calls on Governments to Advance Digital Infrastructure
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2021
MAS will seek to build a consortium of countries to explore the potential of digital infrastructure for cross-border use.
Data Privacy
RBI Restricts Amex, Diners Club for Data Storage Violations
By Editors | 26/04/2021
American Express and Diners Club were found to be non-compliant with the RBI’s 2018 directions requiring payment system data to be stored onshore.
Supervision & Enforcement
Korea FSS Imposes Light Punishments on Shinhan Execs
By Editors | 26/04/2021
Shinhan Bank’s CEO and Shinhan Financial Group’s Chairman received lighter punishments than expected over the Lime mis-selling scandal.
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