Markets & Infrastructure

Payments & Settlements

BSP Seeking to Eliminate Fees for Small Value Transactions

By Editors | 06/03/2023

The BSP is considering lowering the RRR in exchange for banks waiving their fees on small transactions, as part of efforts to promote financial inclusion.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Commerce Department Adds 3 Dozen Entities to Trade Blacklist

By Editors | 06/03/2023

Of the 37 companies added to the list, 28 are Chinese entities including those involved in advanced technologies and genetic data collection.

Structural Regulation

LME Faces First Ever Enforcement Probe Over Nickel Market Suspension

By Editors | 06/03/2023

This is the first time UK regulators have opened an enforcement investigation against an exchange, which observers say could point to serious misconduct or compliance failures.

Trading & Investment

Foreign Firms Announce New Mutual Fund Launches in China

By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2023

Neuberger Berman and Fidelity International are launching new funds. AllianceBernstein won approval. UBS is planning to apply. VanEck is withdrawing.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Conduct and Control: Centralizing Trade Monitoring to Combat Market Misconduct

By Eventus | 06/03/2023

This white paper by Eventus examines how regulators approach market disruption in the digital era, and how institutions are responding. Discover how institutions are breaking down boundaries in trade compliance, and what it means for operational efficiency.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Amends Thresholds for Gaining PR Status Under GIP

By Editors | 06/03/2023

Applicants will have to invest at least S$10mn in a business or S$25mn in a GIP-select fund, compared to $2.5mn currently.

Trading & Investment

Stock Connect Expansion to Launch on 13 March 2023

By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2023

Mainland investors will have access to about 80 more HK-listed stocks; International investors will have access to more than 1,000 more Mainland-listed stocks.

Structural Regulation

Korea: New Task Force Plans Measures to Improve Banking Sector

By Editors | 06/03/2023

Regulators are considering allowing shareholders to vote on executive compensation, introducing clawback provisions, and granting new bank approvals, among other measures.

Structural Regulation

Australia Proposes Rules to Support New Foreign Ownership Register

By Editors | 05/03/2023

Proposed amendments prescribe the circumstances in which foreign investors must report certain interests and information for inclusion in the new Register.