Markets & Infrastructure

    image

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Seeking to Explore Linkage Between UPI and Japan

    By Ajoy K Das | 12/11/2023

    RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said a fast payment linkage between India and Japan could help make cross-border payments more efficient and less costly.

    image

    Structural Regulation

    China to Simplify Requirements Under QFII, RQFII Regime

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/11/2023

    PBOC and SAFE propose to simplify registration, currency conversion and account management requirements for foreign institutional investors.

    image

    Trading & Investment

    Japan Asset Management Taskforce Discusses Proposals for Reform

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2023

    Task force members discussed measures to attract foreign fund managers and increase retail access to alternative investments, unlisted stocks and overseas assets through funds.

    image

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    US Unit of China’s ICBC Suffers Ransomware Attack

    By Editors | 10/11/2023

    The attack disrupted some of ICBC’s systems and left some trades in the US Treasury and equity markets unable to settle.

    image

    Trading & Investment

    SGX Lists Third ETF Under Shenzhen Trading Link

    By Editors | 10/11/2023

    The new ETF, a collaboration between CGS-CIMB Securities and Fullgoal Asset Management, is the first CSI 1000 ETF listed outside of China.

    image

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    RBI Report Highlights Growing Role of Fintech in Providing Credit

    By Ajoy K Das | 09/11/2023

    Regulation needs to be quick and nimble to promote access and growth while ensuring financial stability, the report says.

    image

    Structural Regulation

    Singapore BNPL Code Enter Next Phase of Implementation

    By Editors | 09/11/2023

    Six BNPL providers will undergo audits over the next few months and have to become accredited by 31 March 2024.

    image

    Anti-Bribery & Corruption

    Hong Kong ICAC Launches Business Sector Integrity Charter

    By Editors | 09/11/2023

    The Charter encourages companies to establish Integrity Management Systems, appoint an “Ethics Officer”, and commit to implementing integrity policies.

    image

    Sustainable Finance

    India Makes Green Bonds Available to Non-resident Investors

    By Ajoy K Das | 09/11/2023

    The RBI has listed sovereign green bonds floated during the current financial year as available under the “Fully Accessible Route”.

    image

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX to Consult on Measures to Keep Market Open During Typhoons

    By Editors | 09/11/2023

    HKEX will commence a public consultation within this month on a proposed model for operating the stock market under severe weather.

    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

    An exclusive weekly selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team.