Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    MAS Outlines 2021 Plans to Continue Transitioning to SORA

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/02/2021

    SOR will now end 18 months later to reflect the IBA’s plans, but the transition to SORA in cash products and derivatives markets will continue at pace.

    Structural Regulation

    CBIRC Permits Allianz to Set Up Insurance Asset Management Business

    By Editors | 02/02/2021

    The business, to be incorporated in Beijing, will be the first wholly foreign-owned insurance asset management firm in China.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    What Hong Kong Can Learn From Open Banking in the UK

    By Eran Vitkon | 02/02/2021

    The UK model provides lessons to help ensure Hong Kong’s open banking ecosystem is able to realise its full potential, say Finastra’s Eran Vitkon and Shweta Jain.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Singapore Authorities Probe Crowdfunding Platform for Misconduct

    By Editors | 02/02/2021

    The probe is looking into possible offences under the Penal Code and the Securities and Futures Act by group companies belonging to CoAssets Ltd.

    Structural Regulation

    NAB Announces Plans to Acquire Australian Neobank 86 400

    By Editors | 02/02/2021

    NAB commenced discussions about a total acquisition of 86 400 in late 2020, having already owned an 18.3 percent stake in the neobank.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    Xiaomi Files Suit Against US Govt Over Investment Ban

    By Editors | 01/02/2021

    The lawsuit says banning US investors from being able to invest in Xiaomi will “cause immediate and irreparable harm” to the company and hurt its global reputation.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Governance Review Clears Chairman of Wrongdoing

    By Editors | 01/02/2021

    James Shipton has temporarily returned to his role as chair, but will step down in the coming months. Treasury will search for a new chairperson.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Reporting in Asia: Cutting Through Complexity

    By Amy Kwan | 01/02/2021

    Specialists from Bloomberg highlight the need for high-quality data and automation through technology to manage day-to-day reporting and ensure compliance.

    Trading & Investment

    CSRC, Exchanges Issue Final Rules for Index Funds

    By Editors | 01/02/2021

    The rules seek to strengthen the professional competence of index fund managers, enhance the quality of underlying indexes used, and improve risk control.

    Credit Risk

    FSC Korea to Tighten Debt Service Ratio Rules in Q1

    By Editors | 01/02/2021

    The accumulation of excessive debt may pose a risk to the economic recovery, the FSC said, pledging to introduce measures to rein in household and corporate debt.

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