Markets & Infrastructure

    PEPs & Sanctions

    FTSE Russell, MSCI Consult on Impact of China Sanctions

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/11/2020

    FTSE Russell is seeking views on the impact of the sanctions on its indexes. MSCI is asking about the impacts on investment processes.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX Outlines Derivatives Market Enhancements for 2021

    By Editors | 26/11/2020

    Market participants who plan to trade or clear selected derivatives contracts during Hong Kong public holidays will be asked to demonstrate technical readiness.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    MAS Announces Measures to Develop Financial Sector Workforce

    By Editors | 26/11/2020

    MAS will launch a new Work-Study Support Programme to develop job-ready graduates and extend the Training Allowance Grant for company-sponsored trainees by six months.

    Structural Regulation

    CBIRC Finalises Enhanced Rules for Trust Companies

    By Editors | 26/11/2020

    The new rules will take effect on 1 January, strengthening requirements for shareholders, managers and independent directors of trust companies.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SFC Bans Ex Sun Hung Kai Account Exec Over Discretionary Trading

    By Editors | 26/11/2020

    The former licensed representative effected transactions in two clients’ accounts on a discretionary basis without obtaining prior written authorisations or senior management approval.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Concludes Review of Retirement Income System

    By Editors | 26/11/2020

    The review signals little urgency to increase compulsory employer superannuation payments, as legislated, to 12 percent by 2025.

    Trading & Investment

    BOT Relaxes Investment Restrictions to Hold Down Baht

    By Editors | 26/11/2020

    The changes will make it easier for residents to invest overseas and hold foreign currency at local banks. ETFs tracking foreign securities will be allowed to list in Thailand.

    Operational Risk

    ORX Expands Operational Risk Taxonomy for Financial Services

    By Editors | 26/11/2020

    The 2020 iteration of the taxonomy has been extended to include operational risks causes and impacts, to allows firms to add context to their data.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    NZX Formalises Role of Technology Committee in Enhancing Governance

    By Editors | 26/11/2020

    The specialist committee was established in April as an interim measure in response to technical issues stemming from record trading volumes.

    Trading & Investment

    Stock Connect Set to Include Pre-profit Biotechs, STAR Market Stocks

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/11/2020

    In a policy address, Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam discussed measures to expand Stock Connect and enhance the city’s integration into the Greater Bay Area.

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