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Structural Regulation
Europe Tightens Rules on Overseas Credit Rating Endorsements
By Editors | 20/11/2017
Regulator says about two thirds of credit ratings used for regulatory purposes in the EU cover non-EU issuers of financial instruments.
Cybersecurity
MAS MD Sets out Fintech Regulation Agenda
By Editors | 16/11/2017
Ravi Menon sets out raft of initiatives including new Payment Services Bill, technology risk management guidelines, machine readable forms.
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.
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