Markets & Infrastructure

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    UK Regulator Directs CRAs to Fix Governance Gaps

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/10/2022

    Credit rating agencies have until 30 January 2023 to submit action plans to the FCA on how they will rectify governance issues.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    China Eases Overseas Borrowing Limit for Corporates, FIs

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The move is intended to increase capital inflows to China and increase dollar liquidity in the country, to help stabilise the yuan.

    Structural Regulation

    Singapore Launches Code of Conduct for BNPL Providers

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    BNPL customers will not be allowed to accumulate more than SGD 2,000 in outstanding payments at any given time.

    Trading & Investment

    CFTC Re-Grants Certification TAIEX and Mini-TAIEX Futures

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    CFTC certification allows US participants to trade TAIEX Futures and Mini-TAIEX Futures through eligible brokers.

    Sustainable Finance

    Shenzhen, Hainan to Issue New RMB Bonds in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the issuances will increase the breadth and depth of the city’s RMB debt market.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Eases Share Financing Rules for Property-linked Firms

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    Certain companies with small real estate business interests are allowed to raise funds through domestic stock sales.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    US Treasury Issues CFIUS Enforcement and Penalty Guidelines

    By Editors | 26/10/2022

    The guidelines describe three categories of conduct that may constitute a violation of foreign investment laws and regulations, and how penalties may be imposed.

    Structural Regulation

    Thai SEC to Improve Efficiency of Private Placements

    By Editors | 25/10/2022

    The SEC proposes to scrap requirements for firms to seek approval for private placement offerings, provided other investor protections are in place.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Permits Stockbrokers to Place Client Bids on RFQ Platforms

    By Editors | 25/10/2022

    Stockbrokers will be allowed to place bids on stock exchanges’ RFQ platforms on behalf of clients from 1 January 2023.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Bangladesh Bank Directs Banks, NBFIs to Prepare Citizen’s Charters

    By Editors | 25/10/2022

    Citizen’s charters should be displayed on the websites of banks and NBFIs, as well as in their head offices and every branch.

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