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Markets & Infrastructure
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
MAS’ Tighter Hiring Norms to Result in Better Compliance
By Nithya Subramanian | 18/12/2023
The updated guidelines for senior appointments in CMS licensed firms will improve corporate governance and ensure better board accountability.
Structural Regulation
HKEX: GEM Reforms to Take Effect from 1 January 2024
By Editors | 17/12/2023
The reforms will enable enterprises to more easily list on GEM, reduce the burden of continuing obligations, and streamline the process for transfers to the Main Board.
Cryptocurrency
US SEC Denies Coinbase Rule-making Petition
By Editors | 17/12/2023
SEC Chair Gary Gensler said the existing securities regime already appropriately governs crypto asset securities.
Structural Regulation
HKEX Appoints Bonnie Chan to be Next Chief Executive
By Editors | 17/12/2023
HKEX Head of Listing and Co-Chief Operating Officer will take over as CEO from Nicolas Aguzin on 24 May 2024.
Trading & Investment
China to Consider Launch of First Saudi-Focused Mutual Fund
By Editors | 17/12/2023
Huatai-PineBridge Fund Management is seeking approval to launch a mutual fund for Chinese investors that tracks the Saudi market.
Clearing & Post-Trade
Australia Proposes Bill to Reform Regulatory Regime for FMI Entities
By Manesh Samtani | 17/12/2023
The RBA and ASIC will gain enhanced regulatory powers over financial markets, CS facilities, derivative trade repositories, and benchmark administrators.
Clearing & Post-Trade
SEBI Allows Brokers to Invest Clients’ Funds in Overnight MFs
By Ajoy K Das | 15/12/2023
Brokers must ensure that these overnight schemes invest only in government bonds and overnight repo markets.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Singapore CGAC Issues Guidance on Shareholder Rights, Remuneration Disclosures
By Nithya Subramanian | 15/12/2023
The guidance is meant to help listed companies improve their shareholder communications and comply with new remuneration disclosure requirements.
Trading & Investment
ACCC Concludes Review of Retail Deposits Market
By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2023
The ACCC found banks using “strategic pricing” for retail deposit products, which worsens outcomes for consumers.
Trading & Investment
Japan Unveils Policy Plan to Reform Asset Management Industry
By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2023
The plan is based on proposals from an asset management task force that was formed to develop recommendations for the government.
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