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Clearing & Post-Trade
JPX to Test DLT Information Sharing in Securities Post Trade
By Editors | 10/03/2020
The pilot testing will seek to address inefficiencies in the securities post-trade process that arise as a result of data and workflow mismatches between trading counterparties.
Trading & Investment
CSRC Loosens Rules on Venture Capital Divestment
By Editors | 10/03/2020
The move is said to be aimed at strengthening support for the real economy by allowing VC and PE firms to more quickly reinvest in startup firms.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Australia: ‘Perfect Storm’ of Regulatory Change Squeezing Smaller Banks
By Editors | 09/03/2020
The Customer Owned Banking Association is calling for the government to reassess the approaching wave of banking regulation, as record low interest rates squeeze margins.
Operational Risk
25 Years Since Barings Collapse: What Has Changed?
By Peter Guy | 09/03/2020
Peter Guy explores whether regulation, compliance and financial technology have improved risk management in the 25 years since Barings Bank’s spectacular crash.
Structural Regulation
SEBI to Restrict Corporate Guarantees Extended by Listed Companies
By Editors | 09/03/2020
Under the proposal, listed companies will only be allowed to provide guarantees based on “economic interest”, and subject to prior approval from the majority of minority shareholders.
Trading & Investment
Myanmar to Open Stock Market to Foreign Investors from 20 March
By Editors | 09/03/2020
Both resident and non-resident foreign investors, including overseas brokers and banks, will be allowed to open securities accounts with local brokers to trade on the Yangon Stock Exchange.
Payments & Settlements
HKMA Invites Tenders to Enhance Payments, Securities Infrastructures
By Editors | 09/03/2020
The HKMA is inviting tenders to provide consultancy services to help enhance its core financial market infrastructures, particularly in the areas of payments and securities.
Trading & Investment
HKEX Sets Tentative Launch Dates for VCM, POS Enhancements
By Editors | 09/03/2020
The volatility control mechanism will be expanded to over 500 stocks in May 2020. The enhanced pre-opening session for stocks and listed funds will be introduced in October 2020.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Bursa Malaysia to Add Anti-Corruption Measures to LEAP Market Rules
By Editors | 09/03/2020
Bursa Malaysia seeks feedback on whether the requirements for LEAP Market companies to implement anti-corruption and whistle-blowing measures should be principle-based or prescriptive.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Proposes New Service to Simplify Shareholder E-Voting
By Editors | 06/03/2020
SEBI proposes to enable access to multiple e-voting service providers through a single login and authentication at the depository level.
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