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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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