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Payments & Settlements
BSP Issues Draft Rules for Implementing National Payment Systems Act
By Editors | 26/04/2019
The Philippine central bank has issued a draft circular to support its new mandate as the primary regulator for the country’s payment systems.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Japan OTC Derivatives Regime Deemed Equivalent Under EMIR
By Editors | 26/04/2019
The European Commission recognises Japan’s rules on valuation, dispute resolution and margin exchange for uncleared OTC derivative contracts as equivalent to EMIR.
Trading & Investment
Shanghai, Switzerland to Explore Development of Stock Connect
By Editors | 25/04/2019
Under an updated MoU, the Shanghai Stock Exchange and SIX Swiss Exchange to explore the feasibility of developing a stock connect programme.
Trading & Investment
Shenzhen, Thailand Stock Exchanges to Develop Cross Border Products
By Editors | 25/04/2019
An MoU sign by the SZSE and SET this week will facilitate the development of cross-border products such as ETFs, depositary receipts, indices and green finance products.
Structural Regulation
UPDATED – K-Bank Financing Plan Halted Amid Antitrust Probe
By Editors | 25/04/2019
KT Corporation was planning to up its stake in the internet-only bank to 34%, but the FSC put its review process on hold amid an FTC antitrust probe.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Financial Planners Worry About AFCA’s Extended Powers
By Editors | 25/04/2019
The FPA says advisers are worried old cases will be judged against newer, stricter advice standards and they may not be covered by professional indemnity insurance.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Enables Greater Retail Access to REITs, InvITs
By Editors | 24/04/2019
The regulator has reduced the minimum subscription size and introduced defined trading lots for real estate and infrastructure investment trusts in India.
Clearing & Post-Trade
China, Indonesia, India Slow to Finalise Close-Out Netting Reforms
By Garima Chitkara | 24/04/2019
In its April quarterly round-up, ISDA detailed efforts in the three jurisdictions to ensure legal certainty on close-out netting, seen to be a critical issue for derivatives market development.
Trading & Investment
MPF Needs Greater Access to China Markets – HKIFA
By Editors | 24/04/2019
Hong Kong fund managers are asking for Shanghai and Shenzhen to be included in the list of overseas markets approved for MPF investment.
Supervision & Enforcement
Goldman, Gao Hua Securities Agree to $22.3m CSRC Settlement
By Editors | 24/04/2019
Goldman Sachs and its Chinese partner Gao Hua Securities have agreed to an administrative settlement of 150 million yuan for internal control breaches.
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