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Trading & Investment
China to Include Dual Class Shares in Southbound Stock Connect Trading
By Editors | 10/12/2018
Chinese stock exchanges will work with HKEX to formulate rules enabling mainland investors’ access to Hong Kong-listed dual class shares by mid-2019, after banning them in July.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Industry Bodies Seek Clarity on Temporary Recognition of UK CCPs
By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2018
ISDA, FIA, AFME and ICMA have written to the European Commission asking for greater clarity on proposed temporary equivalence and recognition of UK-based CCPs in a no-deal Brexit.
Structural Regulation
HKMA to Grant Virtual Banking Licences in Q1 2019
By Editors | 10/12/2018
The HKMA has provided an update on the processing of virtual banking applications, saying it will shortlist one-third of remaining applicants with an aim to granting licences in Q1 2019.
Trading & Investment
Shanghai-London Stock Connect Launch Delayed – Report
By Editors | 07/12/2018
The launch has reportedly been delayed in connection with a Brexit parliamentary vote and a lack of clarity from Chinese regulators on technical issues.
Structural Regulation
SFC Revised Code for Funds to Take Effect from January 2019
By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2018
Amended ‘Code on Unit Trusts and Mutual Funds’ to take effect in January with 12-month transition period. Proposals on classification of derivatives funds have been revised.
Payments & Settlements
SWIFT to Pilot Real-time Error Detection in gpi Payments
By Editors | 06/12/2018
SWIFT gpi pre-validation service will ensure preventable errors and omissions are corrected before initial payment instructions are sent, reducing delays and costs for banks.
Structural Regulation
China Unifies Enforcement of Bond Markets Under CSRC
By Editors | 05/12/2018
The move to unify regulation of the bond markets under one authority is aimed at improving the overall regulatory system and preventing systemic risk.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Blockchain: State of Play Among Market Infrastructures
By Matthew Chan | 05/12/2018
Rather than disintermediating centralised market infrastructure, DLT is being used to support centralised ecosystems, says Matthew Chan.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Consults on Proposals to Allow Indian Firms to List Overseas
By Editors | 05/12/2018
An expert panel constituted by SEBI has issued recommendations that, if adopted, would enable Indian firms to list overseas and foreign companies to list directly in India.
Structural Regulation
MAS Consults on Exemption Framework for Cross-Border Financial Services
By Editors | 05/12/2018
The MAS proposes that Singapore regulated entities no longer be required to seek approval before commencing business arrangements with foreign related companies.
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