Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    China Releases Guidelines on Shanghai-London Stock Connect

    By Editors | 15/10/2018

    The guidelines set a minimum cap for London-listed firms seeking to issue depository receipts in China, among other requirements.

    Market Abuse

    SFC Ramps Up Enforcement Against Capital Market Abuse

    By Manesh Samtani | 12/10/2018

    Life is about to get very uncomfortable for those who abuse Hong Kong’s capital markets, said the SFC’s Thomas Atkinson at the 2018 Refinitiv Pan Asian Regulatory Summit.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Taiwan FSC to Probe Recent Fee Hikes at Banks

    By Editors | 12/10/2018

    Seven state-banks have raised fees for foreign remittances, saying the extra charges are needed to offset costs associated with upgrades to money laundering controls.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australian Bank Body Seeks an End to Fees For No Service

    By Garima Chitkara | 11/10/2018

    The Australian Banking Association will change its voluntary code of practice for bankers to end ‘fees for no service’, grandfathered payments and trail commissions.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    ISDA, EU Industry Bodies Warn of ‘Cliff Edge’ Effects ‘No Deal’ Brexit

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/10/2018

    New paper proposes steps that can be taken now to mitigate potentially systemic consequences of the UK leaving the EU without a withdrawal agreement and transition period in place.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX to Roll Out Nasdaq Real-Time Risk Technology

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/10/2018

    The technology provides HKEX with a single point-of-entry for risk management across its markets and enables CCPs more efficient operations and regulatory compliance.

    Market Abuse

    SFC to ‘Vigorously Pursue’ Individuals Culpable for Misconduct

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/10/2018

    The SFC will do “whatever it takes” to tackle capital markets misconduct, said deputy chief executive Julia Leung at the 2018 Refinitiv Pan Asian Regulatory Summit.

    Trading & Investment

    India Permits Commodity Derivatives Trading by Foreign Investors

    By Editors | 10/10/2018

    Trading limits will be based on foreign investors’ actual exposure to India’s commodity markets, which needs to be verified and monitored by brokers and exchanges.

    Trading & Investment

    MAS Issues Guidelines on Provision of Robo-Advisory Services

    By Editors | 09/10/2018

    Guidelines allow digital advisers to pass client orders to brokerage firms for execution without the need for an additional capital markets services licence.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong, UK Sign Mutual Recognition of Funds Agreement

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/10/2018

    The agreement allows eligible funds in Hong Kong and the UK to be distributed in each other’s market through a streamlined process.

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