Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

Korea Announces Plans to Allow New Entrants to Banking Industry

By Editors | 06/07/2023

This will be the first time in thirty years that new nationwide banks can be established in Korea, the FSC said.

Structural Regulation

Australia Launches New Foreign Ownership Register

By Editors | 06/07/2023

Investors need to notify the new Register within 30 days after they acquire or dispose of an interest or there is a change of at least 5 percent in the interest.

Liquidity Risk

FSB, IOSCO Propose Tighter Rules for Open-ended Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 06/07/2023

The FSB and IOSCO are calling for greater and more consistent use of anti-dilution liquidity management tools in open-ended funds, such as swing pricing.

Reporting & Disclosures

Australia: New Report Calls into Question Credibility of Corporate Reporting

By Editors | 05/07/2023

The poor quality of disclosure suggests that directors are not taking their responsibility seriously, said Professor Peter Carey at Deakin University.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Offers Clarity on Directorships of Debenture Trustees

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/07/2023

The regulator noted issuers that are not companies under India’s Companies Act, 2013 are not obligated to appoint directors.

Alternative Markets

FSS Korea Publishes Revised Guidance on Private Equity Funds

By Editors | 05/07/2023

The guidance is intended to support the growth of the institutional private equity funds, following rule changes that were introduced in October 2021.

Structural Regulation

WFE Launches Market Infrastructure Certification Programme

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/07/2023

The programme, which is equivalent to a master’s degree, will help mid-career bankers and regulatory professionals to deepen their knowledge of market infrastructures.

Payments & Settlements

Bond Connect Will be Further Enhanced, Says HKMA Chief

By Manesh Samtani | 05/07/2023

HKMA chief Eddie Yue discussed plans to open foreign access to the onshore treasury bond futures market and allow repo trades via Bond Connect.

Emerging Prudential Risks

China Holds $3tr in Unreported FX Reserves, says Former Treasury Official

By Editors | 04/07/2023

Former US Treasury official Brad Setser suggests China is concealing nearly half of its FX reserves within state-owned commercial and policy banks.