Markets & Infrastructure

Sustainable Finance

Singapore, UK to Boost Fintech, Green Finance Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/05/2024

MAS and HM Treasury will collaborate to develop and finance green finance and energy transition projects in APAC.

Structural Regulation

CSRC Sets New Targets for Inspections of IPO Applicants

By Manesh Samtani | 09/05/2024

The inspections involve scrutiny of old business deals, personal bank accounts, and examinations of mobile phones and laptops.

Structural Regulation

ESMA Seeks Input on Changes to UCITS Framework

By Mark Johnston | 09/05/2024

ESMA seeks input on expanding UCITS eligible assets to crypto, catastrophe bonds, emission allowances and other asset classes.

Structural Regulation

HKMA to Relabel ‘Virtual Banks’ as ‘Licensed Digital Banks’

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/05/2024

The proposal is aimed at addressing negative connotations associated with the term “virtual bank” in Chinese.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Rejects NSE Proposal for Extended Trading Hours

By Ajoy K Das | 08/05/2024

SEBI cited a lack of feedback from the stock broking community. NSE has now shelved its extended time frame plan.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia Launches New Platform to Connect Investors and DRs

By Mark Johnston | 08/05/2024

The “Bursa Reach” platform allows dealer’s representatives to showcase their expertise and profiles with investments.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

US to Ban Certain Incentive-Based Compensation Arrangements

By Editors | 08/05/2024

The proposed ban will also apply to US branches of foreign banks and certain subsidiaries of US financial institutions.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

ASIC Warns Against “Unscrupulous” Cold Calling Conduct

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/05/2024

ASIC is concerned about the use of high-pressure sales tactics to induce inappropriate superannuation switching.

Tokenisation

Regulatory Hurdles Limit Adoption of Tokenised Alternative Assets

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/05/2024

Moody’s Investors Service outlines the technical and regulatory hurdles that may limit adoption of tokenised alternative assets.