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Markets & Infrastructure
Clearing & Post-Trade
ASIC to Modify Scope of Clearing Derivatives Obligation
By Editors | 15/02/2023
ASIC proposes to replace products referencing USD LIBOR with OIS contracts referencing SOFR, and to remove AUD forward rate agreements.
Trading & Investment
US Listings of Chinese Companies Start to Resume
By Manesh Samtani | 15/02/2023
Three Chinese companies have launched US IPOs so far this year, following a year-and-a-half stand-off between Chinese and US regulators.
Structural Regulation
CSRC Seeks Assurances from Warburg Pincus for Local Acquisition
By Editors | 15/02/2023
Warburg Pincus is planning to acquire a 23.3 percent stake in Zhong Ou Asset Management Co from Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo.
Structural Regulation
UK Proposes Draft Legislation to Regulate BNPL Products
By Editors | 15/02/2023
The legislation will bring BNPL products under the FCA’s regulatory remit, and require BNPL providers to conduct affordability checks.
Trading & Investment
Beijing Bourse Launches Margin Trading, Securities Lending
By Editors | 15/02/2023
On Monday, eligible securities firms were for the first time allowed conduct margin trading and securities lending transactions on the Beijing Stock Exchange.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Enhances Regulatory Obligations for Important Stock Brokers
By Editors | 14/02/2023
SEBI will designate certain stockbrokers as ‘qualified stock brokers’ and require them to meet enhanced obligations and responsibilities.
Structural Regulation
Japan, EU Establish Cooperation Framework on Insurance Supervision
By Editors | 14/02/2023
The cooperation framework promotes mutual understanding, exchange of information and technical assistance between the FSA and EIOPA.
Reporting & Disclosures
UK FCA Moots New ESG Regulation
By ESG Investor | 14/02/2023
The FCA is seeking feedback on introducing regulatory expectations or guidance on senior management responsibilities for regulated firms’ sustainability-related strategies.
PEPs & Sanctions
UK Adds Russia Sanctions, EU Prepares Next Package
By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2023
The US will crack down on facilitators and third-country providers helping Russia evade sanctions, whether “wittingly or unwittingly”.
Structural Regulation
CFIUS Confirms ‘Excepted Foreign State’ Status for UK, New Zealand
By Editors | 13/02/2023
UK and New Zealand investors do not have to undergo national security reviews for noncontrolling investments in the US.
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