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Markets & Infrastructure
Trading & Investment
SFC Announces Details of Extended Grant Scheme for OFCs, REITs
By Editors | 29/04/2024
The SFC’s Christina Choi said the extension will “boost Hong Kong’s competitiveness and development as a preferred fund domicile for the industry.”
Liquidity Risk
India: Small- and Mid-Cap Stocks Making Regulators Nervous
By Pankaj Sharma | 29/04/2024
Pankaj Sharma says SEBI’s approach to small- and mid-cap funds has been prudent, but that it should look to more closely align with international standards.
PEPs & Sanctions
UK FCA Proposes Updates to Financial Crime Guide
By Editors | 28/04/2024
The updates cover regulatory expectations on sanctions, proliferation financing, transaction monitoring, and cryptoassets, among other areas.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Bank of Singapore Dismisses Staff Over Misuse of Medical Benefits
By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2024
The employees submitted claims for supplements, baby milk and beauty products, which were non-claimable items.
PEPs & Sanctions
Russia Places Two EU Companies Under Gazprom Management
By Editors | 28/04/2024
Italy’s Ariston and Germany’s BSH Hausgeraete were placed under the management of JSC Gazprom Household Systems.
Trading & Investment
Bangladesh Tightens Circuit Breaker Limit for Listed Stocks
By Ajoy K Das | 27/04/2024
BSEC said the decision to tighten the circuit breaker’s lower limit was made in the interest of investors and securities market.
Market Abuse
Korea Reveals Details on Naked Short Selling Detection System
By Manesh Samtani | 27/04/2024
Korea’s short-selling ban is unlikely to be lifted until after the new system is established, which is expected to take at least a year.
Credit Risk
China Works to Curb Domestic Access to Offshore LGFV Debt
By Editors | 27/04/2024
Registrations stop for new credit-linked notes backed by offshore LGFV debt. QDLP fund managers asked about exposures to offshore LGFV debt.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Australia: MFAA Issues Updated Advertising Guidelines
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/04/2024
The updated guidelines are intended to facilitate compliance by members of the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia.
Structural Regulation
MAS Issues New Guidance on RFMC Transition
By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2024
New FAQs provide clarity on the application and assessment process and how existing RFMCs can ensure smooth functioning during the transition phase.
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