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Markets & Infrastructure
Structural Regulation
China Regulators Have Upbeat Message for Market Participants
By Editors | 09/11/2023
China will continue opening up its markets and supporting vulnerable parts of the economy. Two new foreign-funded insurance brokerage companies were approved this week.
Market Data & Technology
DTCC Opens Access to OTC Derivatives Market Data
By Editors | 09/11/2023
“OTC Direct Connect” allows market participants to access OTC derivatives transaction data that are reportable in the US and Canada.
Structural Regulation
US Adds Vietnam to FX Monitoring List, Removes Korea
By Editors | 09/11/2023
US Treasury is monitoring the currency practices and macroeconomic policies of six trading partners, including China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan.
Structural Regulation
Bangladesh Issues New Draft Rules for Stock Dealers and Brokers
By Ajoy K Das | 09/11/2023
The rules will require stock dealers and brokers to separate management from ownership, and meet higher paid-up capital requirements.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
UK FCA Urges Firms to Do More to Combat APP Fraud
By Manesh Samtani | 08/11/2023
Firms are not adequately focused on delivering good outcomes to consumers, supporting victims of fraud, and handling complaints in a timely manner.
Trading & Investment
Finance Leaders Highlight Risks, Opportunities at Key Hong Kong Summit
By Manesh Samtani | 08/11/2023
Chinese vice premier He Lifeng pledged continued support for Hong Kong. CSRC vice chairman Wang Jianjun discussed efforts to further expand Stock Connect.
Structural Regulation
Singapore Introduces Financial Penalties Under New Copyright Scheme
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 08/11/2023
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore can take regulatory actions against CMOs for breaching license conditions, including imposing financial penalties.
Cryptocurrency
SFC Awards Licences to HK Unit of Swiss Crypto Bank, SEBA
By Manesh Samtani | 08/11/2023
The licences allow SEBA Hong Kong to deal in, advise on, and conduct asset management for traditional securities and virtual assets.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Singaporean Fintechs Expand into Australia with Project Lorikeet
By Mark Johnston | 07/11/2023
Four Singaporean fintech companies have successfully expanded into the Australian market through a joint initiative by SFA and Austrade.
Payments & Settlements
SEBI Working on Allowing Instant Settlement in Equities Trading
By Ajoy K Das | 07/11/2023
SEBI is exploring instant settlement in a “non-disruptive manner” and will only introduce it after all concerns are addressed, an official said.
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