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Structural Regulation
China to Allow More Foreign Investment in Banks, Majority Stakes in Brokerages
By Editors | 13/11/2017
Move follows introduction earlier this year of licensing system for foreign asset managers to set up private funds in China.
Trading & Investment
China Internet Finance Association Warns on Illegal Leveraged Trading
By Editors | 13/11/2017
Trade body says no online forex, precious metal, futures or index-based leveraged trading has yet been approved by national regulators.
Capital Adequacy
Australia to Loosen Fundraising Rules for Mutuals in Bid to Boost Competition
By Editors | 09/11/2017
Credit unions, building societies will be able to raise funds without having to forego their status as customer-owned entities.
Structural Regulation
China Playing Catch-up on Hedge Fund Data Sharing – IOSCO
By Editors | 09/11/2017
Although China has set up supervisory mechanisms, it has not yet established an information sharing mechanism to help establish global systemic risk.
Trading & Investment
China to Make New Moves to Increase Foreign Participation in Financial Markets
By Editors | 09/11/2017
Wu Qing, chairman of Shanghai Stock Exchange, calls for greater liberalisation; PBOC official says to consider lowering access thresholds.
Sustainable Finance
Philippines Signs up to ASEAN Fund Passport Scheme; Green Bond Standards Introduced
By Garima Chitkara | 09/11/2017
ASEAN conference also hears of plans to allow cross-border transfer of capital markets professionals without additional license requirements.
Liquidity Risk
OTC Derivative Margin Requirements – Still Work to be Done
By Samuel Riding | 09/11/2017
Mark Jennis of Global Collateral suggests it will take a further two years for Asia Pacific firms to get all their ducks in a row.
Structural Regulation
Singapore and China Regulators to Increase Mutual Market Supervision
By Editors | 06/11/2017
Regulators will develop framework for supervising fund managers, share information and staff amid increasing capital market ties.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Hong Kong Sets out Internal Audit Requirements for Authorised Institutions
By Editors | 02/11/2017
HKMA says audit functions must be separate from risk and compliance; will only allow outsourcing ‘under very limited circumstances’.
Market Abuse
Korea Introduces ‘Sarbanes Oxley’ in Response to Accounting Scandals
By Samuel Riding | 02/11/2017
Move is part of President Moon Jae-in’s Chaebol clean-up campaign, follows proposal to make agencies liable for ‘defective ratings’.
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