Markets & Infrastructure

    Payments & Settlements

    BOT Opens Applications for New FX E-Money Licences

    By Editors | 30/06/2020

    Non-bank operators can apply for a new licence to issue e-money in foreign currencies for customer payments for cross-border goods and services.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan FSC to Introduce Measures to Catalyse IPO Market

    By Editors | 30/06/2020

    The Covid-19 pandemic has affected companies’ financial performance in the first half of the year, making them ineligible to list on the stock market.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    New Zealand Sets Out Disclosure Rules for Financial Advisers

    By Editors | 30/06/2020

    Financial advisers will have to disclose to clients details about fees, the range of products they advise on, conflicts of interest and commissions they may earn.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    The Increasingly Important Role of Stock Exchanges in Social Contracts

    By Adam Wielowieyski | 30/06/2020

    The automation of markets enables a wider movement towards valuing companies on their moral contributions to society as much as their ability to maximise profitability, says HKEX’s Adam Wielowieyski.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    UPDATED – Wirecard Fraud: A Timeline of Events

    By Editors | 30/06/2020

    Wirecard has filed for insolvency amid multiple probes. BaFin faces scrutiny for mishandling clear red flags. EY faces lawsuits for failing to catch the improprieties earlier.

    Structural Regulation

    China May Grant Securities Licences to Major Banks – Report

    By Editors | 29/06/2020

    At least two major banks are expected to be allowed to conduct investment banking business intially, rather than the full range of securities services.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Shortens Structured Product Listing Cycle to Three Days

    By Editors | 29/06/2020

    From 13 July, issuers can list derivative warrants, CBBCs and inline warrants for trading on the third trading day after the submission of their term sheets.

    Trading & Investment

    China Sets Stage for GBA Wealth Management Connect Scheme

    By Editors | 29/06/2020

    Under a pilot scheme, Greater Bay Area residents will be able to invest in wealth management products distributed by GBA banks across boundaries.

    Trading & Investment

    Singapore Banks Ready to Trade SORA Derivatives

    By Editors | 29/06/2020

    The ABS and SC-STS say “significant progress” has been made in key technical work to support Singapore’s transition from SOR to SORA.

    Structural Regulation

    India Brings Cooperative Banks Under RBI Oversight

    By Editors | 29/06/2020

    Under the Banking Regulation Act amendments, cooperative banks can also undertake merger and restructuring activities more easily and access to fundraising channels.

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