Markets & Infrastructure

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    China Vows ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Bond Issuer Misconduct

    By Editors | 24/11/2020

    The FSDC will strictly investigate any bond issuer suspected of fraudulent issuance, false disclosure, malicious transfers of assets, or misappropriation of funds.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australian Court Fines Responsible Entity Over Product Disclosures

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2020

    Theta Asset Management and its ex-managing director were fined a combined A$2.1mn for authorising the issue of five defective product disclosure statements.

    Structural Regulation

    RBI Working Group Proposes New Rules on Bank Ownership

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2020

    The RBI working group suggests corporates be allowed to own up to 26% of banks, and NBFCs be allowed to convert to a banking licence.

    Payments & Settlements

    Australian Treasury Seeks Feedback on Payments System Regulation

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2020

    The paper seeks views on the adequacy of the current regulatory architecture for developments such as stablecoins, cryptocurrency, digital wallets, stored value facilities and open banking.

    Payments & Settlements

    MAS Launches New RMB Liquidity Facility for Banks

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2020

    RMB funding of up to 3 months will be channelled to primary dealers, thereby enhancing credit intermediation and overall RMB market liquidity in Singapore.

    Trading & Investment

    ASIC Launches Probe into ASX Over Equity Market Outage

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2020

    ASIC had earlier said it would determine whether ASX followed the relevant regulatory requirements and met its licence obligations.

    Trading & Investment

    Shanghai INE Launches Bonded Copper Futures Contract

    By Editors | 23/11/2020

    The new bonded copper contract is the sixth commodities contract traded in China that is open to foreign investors. The launch was approved by the CSRC last month.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Industry Body Urges ASIC to Reconsider Reference Checking Model

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2020

    The Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association urges ASIC to look at the central register model used in the US, which treats advisers more fairly.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Seeks ‘Meaningful Dialogue’ with PCAOB on Audit Issues

    By Editors | 23/11/2020

    “We believe that with openness and professionalism, the two sides will certainly reach a consensus on a joint inspection scheme,” the CSRC said.

    Structural Regulation

    Thailand SEC to Remove Hardcopy Document Requirement for Takeovers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2020

    Under the SEC’s proposal, investors who make a tender offer for all the securities of a business will no longer have to submit hardcopy documents in the tendering process.

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