Markets & Infrastructure

    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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