Markets & Infrastructure

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Korea FSS Finds Banks Failing to Inform Borrowers of Rights

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/09/2020

    Since June 2019, banks have been required to inform customers of their right to request lower interest rates when their credit profiles improve or their assets increase.

    Trading & Investment

    Thailand to Lift Short-selling Restrictions Next Week

    By Editors | 23/09/2020

    As market volatility has returned to normal levels, SET and TFEX will return to its normal short selling rules and its normal ceiling and floor limits.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX, NSE Formalise Agreement to Operationalise ‘Connect’

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/09/2020

    The Connect will bring trading of SGX Nifty products to GIFT City to create a larger pool of liquidity, comprising both foreign and domestic market participants.

    Liquidity Risk

    ASIC Directs Fund Managers to Correct Product Mislabelling

    By Editors | 22/09/2020

    ASIC has identified 14 funds using the term ‘cash’ in their names in a confusing and inappropriate way, and 3 others with a significant liquidity mismatch.

    Market Abuse

    SFC Suspends Former Licensed Rep for Over Discretionary Trading

    By Editors | 22/09/2020

    The former Ewarton Securities representative placed his own orders within 30 seconds ahead of those placed for the client’s account.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Modifies NAV Rules for Mutual Fund Schemes

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/09/2020

    The move is expected to create a more level playing field for all mutual fund investors and promote greater use of digital payment channels.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    PBOC Issues New Measures on Financial Consumer Protection

    By Editors | 22/09/2020

    From 1 November, banks and payment institutions that try to restrict consumers from choosing financial products and services offered by other institutions can be penalised.

    Structural Regulation

    China Issues Implementing Rules for ‘Unreliable Entity List’

    By Editors | 22/09/2020

    Foreign firms and individuals could be hit with trade, investment and visa restrictions is they fail to “correct” their behaviour within a time limit.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Malaysia Launches Physically Delivered MGS Futures Contract

    By Editors | 21/09/2020

    The revised contract will enhance risk management at FIs and allow them to hedge interest rate risks, while also providing new trading opportunities for other market participants.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    IOSCO Publishes Guidance on Debt Raising Conflicts of Interest

    By Editors | 21/09/2020

    The final guidance presents nine measures that address potential conflicts of interest and associated conduct risks when issuers are preparing to raise debt finance.

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