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Trading & Investment
Chi-X Australia Launches Market-on-close Trading Solution
By Editors | 18/09/2019
The solution is said to be a potential game-changer for buy-side participants who need to place large orders benchmarked to closing prices.
Data Privacy
Philippines Moves to End Abusive Practices by Fintech Lenders
By Editors | 18/09/2019
A code of ethics and code of conduct have been adopted by members of FinTechAlliance.ph prohibiting the harassment and shaming of delinquent borrowers.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Virtual Banks Likely to Delay Launch – Report
By Editors | 18/09/2019
Hong Kong virtual banks are reportedly delaying plans to start promotional campaigns partly in response to city-wide protests, among other reasons.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Australia Passes Bill to End Conflicted Remuneration Despite Pushback
By Editors | 16/09/2019
The Association of Financial Advisers says thousands of clients will be worse off without grandfathered commissions, and that financial advisers need more time to adjust.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Australia Establishes Senate Committee on Fintech, Regtech
By Editors | 16/09/2019
The committee will inquire into the opportunities of fintech and regtech, and benchmark Australia’s environment for innovation against comparable global regimes.
Structural Regulation
RBI Proposes New Rules for Small Finance Bank Licensing
By Editors | 16/09/2019
Under the new guidelines, payment banks, NBFCs, microfinance institutions and local area banks will be able to convert into small finance banks.
Clearing & Post-Trade
KRX Introduces Paperless Securities System
By Editors | 15/09/2019
Starting 16 September, all listed stocks and bonds must be issued and registered electronically, and no longer exist in paper form.
Payments & Settlements
Australia Issues Follow-up Paper on ISO 20022 Migration for Payments
By Editors | 14/09/2019
The paper summarises the responses from the April consultation and puts forward potential implementation options for consideration.
Structural Regulation
HKEX Merger a ‘Significant Backward Step’, Says LSEG
By Manesh Samtani | 14/09/2019
The London Stock Exchange Group sees no merit in further engagement because of fundamental flaws in HKEX’s offer.
Structural Regulation
ASIC Bans Lending Model Found to Cause Consumer Detriment
By Editors | 13/09/2019
ASIC is using its product intervention power to end a practice that has to date enabled payday lenders to charge fees up to 1000% of the loan amount.
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