Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong to Revive Immigration Scheme for Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/12/2023

The minimum investment stands at HK$30mn and includes a mandatory financial commitment to bolster local technology and innovation.

Liquidity Risk

FSB, IOSCO Issue Guidance to Address Liquidity Mismatch in Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 21/12/2023

The FSB recommendations and IOSCO guidance aim to strengthen liquidity management by managers of open-ended funds.

Structural Regulation

ACCC Responds to Government’s Merger Reform Proposals

By Editors | 21/12/2023

ACCC Chair Gina-Cass-Gottlieb said the government’s proposals for merger reform aren’t sufficient and that the ACCC’s own proposal would achieve the “right balance”.

Operational Risk

CFTC Proposes Rules on Operational Resilience, Funds Segregation

By Editors | 20/12/2023

The CFTC also granted DCO registration to a crypto derivatives exchange and brokerage, allowing it to act as its own clearinghouse.

Structural Regulation

UK to Launch Digital Securities Sandbox on 8 Jan 2024

By Editors | 20/12/2023

The sandbox will allow FMIs to test the use of new technology including DLT to operate trading venues and perform CSD activities.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Bursa Malaysia Fines Ten Serba Dinamik Directors for Listing Rule Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/12/2023

Timely and accurate disclosure of financial statements and material information are fundamental obligations of listed companies, Bursa Malaysia said.

Sustainable Finance

ASX Looks into Developing Australia’s First Carbon Exchange

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/12/2023

The exchange seeks to make participation in carbon markets more accessible, but its launch depends on regulatory and other approvals.

Payments & Settlements

BSP Retains Moratorium on InstaPay and PESONet Fee Increases

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/12/2023

The moratorium will remain in place as the BSP works to eliminate fees entirely for small e-payment transactions.

Custody & Infrastructure

HashKey Secure Fund Management Licence in Singapore

By Editors | 20/12/2023

With the new licence, HashKey intends to provide regulated fund management services to institutional and accredited investors from Singapore.