Markets & Infrastructure

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    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Consults on Further Changes to OTC Derivatives Reporting Rules

    By Editors | 16/11/2023

    ASIC proposes changes to some data elements and other minor amendments, informed by international developments and industry engagement.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SEBI Directs Stock Brokers to Issue Simplified Terms to Clients

    By Ajoy K Das | 16/11/2023

    Brokers forum instructed to frame standard ‘most important terms and conditions’ for new clients by 1 April and existing clients by 1 June.

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    Sustainable Finance

    MAS, Temasek Trust Partner to Drive Fintech and Impact Investment

    By Editors | 16/11/2023

    MAS and Temasek Trust will explore the creation of a technology framework to facilitate collaborations between open technology-based platforms.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    NZ FMA Consults on Approach to “Fair Outcomes” Regulations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/11/2023

    The FMA is consulting on seven “fair outcomes” it wants financial service providers to deliver for consumers and markets.

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    Tokenisation

    MAS Launches New Tokenisation Initiatives Under Project Guardian

    By Editors | 16/11/2023

    Five new industry pilots have been initiated. A new funds workstream and new digital infrastructure initiatives being launched.

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    Structural Regulation

    HK FSDC Forms Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/11/2023

    The academy will foster collaboration, networking, knowledge sharing and talent development across Hong Kong’s family office industry.

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    Structural Regulation

    China: NFRA, CSRC Publish New Details on Scope of Responsibilities

    By Editors | 16/11/2023

    The NFRA was established in May as a new body to oversee all sectors of the financial industry, except securities, though it is absorbing investor protection responsibilities from the CSRC.

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    KYC & CDD

    Cash, Digital Wallets and Financial Services for “The Next Billion”

    By Jill Wong | 15/11/2023

    Sophistication is key but basic solutions are also needed before “the next billion” of digital banking customers can enter the gates.

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    Structural Regulation

    Australia Proposes Legislation to Cut Red Tape from Financial Advice

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/11/2023

    The draft legislation responds to several recommendations of the quality of advice review released early this year.

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    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Philippines to Press On with Bank Digitalisation 

    By Jill Wong | 15/11/2023

    The Philippines is ready to push forward the digitalization of cash payments as part of its inclusive finance model.

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