Markets & Infrastructure

    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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