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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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