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Payments & Settlements
NPP Australia Unveils Roadmap for New Payments Capabilities
By Editors | 30/10/2019
The roadmap includes the development of new structured data capabilities, third party payment initiation, and the ability to link regular payments to a mobile number.
Structural Regulation
Philippines Mulls Imposing Limits on Lending Rates, Fees
By Editors | 30/10/2019
The BSP is considering placing limits on the interest rates and other fees lenders and finance companies can charge borrowers in response to a request from the SEC.
Structural Regulation
HKMA Stresses Consumer Protection Ahead of Open Banking Phase II
By Editors | 30/10/2019
The HKMA outlines its expectations for the consumer protection practices financial institutions should adopt for Open API Phase II and beyond.
Structural Regulation
HKEX Issues Guidance for Overseas Companies Seeking HK Listings
By Editors | 29/10/2019
The guidance materials have been enhanced to improve access to the Hong Kong market and to facilitate the application process.
Structural Regulation
A Liquid Global Swaps Market Relies on Deference: CFTC’s Quintenz
By Manesh Samtani | 29/10/2019
Market fragmentation poses serious risks to the liquidity and health of the derivatives markets, said CFTC commissioner Brian Quintenz at the ISDA Annual Japan Conference.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Wins Appeal in Westpac Super Switching Case
By Editors | 29/10/2019
The ruling could limit the ability of financial services firms to market and cross-sell investment products using the ‘general advice’ allowance under the law.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Imposes Additional Licence Conditions on IOOF
By Editors | 29/10/2019
ASIC granted a licence variation requested by IOOF’s investment services unit, but has decided to also impose additional licence conditions.
Structural Regulation
Trade Woes Prompt Easing of China’s Forex Rules
By Editors | 28/10/2019
SAFE will ease controls on equity investment from non-investment foreign firms, among 12 measures to help draw overseas funds into the domestic market and facilitate cross-border trade.
Structural Regulation
CSRC to Boost Competitiveness of NEEQ, ChiNext Markets
By Editors | 28/10/2019
The CSRC is speeding up its reform efforts for the NEEQ and ChiNext markets to ensure their competitiveness, and inclusiveness to small and innovative firms.
Supervision & Enforcement
FSS to Conclude Probe into Derivatives Mis-selling This Week
By Editors | 28/10/2019
The FSS will conclude its investigation into KEB Hana and Woori Bank this week. KEB Hana and its CEO are expected to face higher penalties for ‘obstructing’ the investigation.
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