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Markets & Infrastructure
Market Abuse
Korea Enhances Whistleblower System to Combat Unfair Trading
By Manesh Samtani | 15/12/2023
The maximum reward limit is being increased and anonymous reporting is being introduced to encourage more active reporting by the public.
Structural Regulation
Mainland Officials Meet With HK Bankers to Discuss Challenges
By Mark Johnston | 15/12/2023
Officials met with Hong Kong bankers this week to seek their views on improving the city’s competitiveness.
Payments & Settlements
RBA Sets Out Focus Areas for Upcoming Payments System Review
By Editors | 15/12/2023
The key focus areas for next year’s review are mobile wallets, BNPL services, and least-cost routing, Michele Bullock said.
Trading & Investment
IOSCO Proposes Good Practices for Handling Market Outages
By Editors | 14/12/2023
IOSCO’s new consultation report identifies five good practices for trading venues to consider for improving market-wide resilience during an outage.
Clearing & Post-Trade
US SEC Adopts New Clearing Rules for Treasury Market
By Editors | 14/12/2023
The rule changes, designed to reduce the potential for systemic risk, will require more Treasury market trades to be centrally cleared.
Structural Regulation
Tokyo Bourse to Start Using Letters in Stock Codes
By Editors | 14/12/2023
All TSE listed securities are represented by 4-digit numbers. From 1 January 2024, letters will be used in stock codes for new listings.
Structural Regulation
SC Malaysia Simplifies Process for ACE-to-Main Market Transfers
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/12/2023
The new transfer process will incentivise ACE Market companies to improve corporate value and achieve sustainable growth.
Payments & Settlements
Indonesia, Korea Finalise Rules for Local Currency Transactions
By Mark Johnston | 14/12/2023
The two countries unveil operational guidelines that will implement a local currency transactions framework in 2024.
Structural Regulation
Korea Eases Market Access Requirements for Foreign Investors
By Manesh Samtani | 14/12/2023
The foreign investor registration requirement is abolished and reporting requirements applicable to omnibus accounts have been eased.
Data Privacy
China, Hong Kong Streamline Personal Data Sharing Across GBA
By Manesh Samtani | 14/12/2023
A standard contract will be piloted this month to allow personal data to be transferred within the GBA in a safe and orderly manner.
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