Markets & Infrastructure

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Finalises Guidance on Completing Timely Remediations

    By Editors | 28/09/2022

    ASIC says it should not have to oversee remediations in order for consumers to receive fair and timely outcomes.

    Structural Regulation

    NZ FMA Proposes to Update Guidance on Broker Obligations

    By Editors | 28/09/2022

    The FMA is proposing to update its 2014 guidance to align with regulatory updates and incorporate additional guidance for custodians.

    Payments & Settlements

    MAS, IMDA Propose Measures to Make SGQR More Interoperable

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/09/2022

    Merchant acquirers will have to remove all proprietary static QR code payment labels. A new fee model will be introduced for SGQR members.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    HKMA Launches Enhanced Competency Framework on Compliance

    By Editors | 28/09/2022

    The ECF-Compliance establishes a set of common and transparent competency standards for practitioners working in banks’ compliance functions.

    Structural Regulation

    CBIRC Relaxes Rules on Non-Capital Bond Issuance by Banks

    By Editors | 27/09/2022

    The requirement for banks to seek approval for individual issuances of non-capital bonds is removed. Qualifications of senior executives also no longer need approval.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Orders Separation Between CRAs and Non-Rating Affiliates

    By Editors | 27/09/2022

    Credit rating agencies are directed to strengthen their internal firewalls and formulate a policy on their separation/firewall practices by January 2023.

    KYC & CDD

    Deutsche Bank to Settle US Shareholder Lawsuit for $26m

    By Editors | 27/09/2022

    Shareholders said Deutsche Bank made false statements about its KYC and AML processes and caused losses to investors when its client list was made public.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    BOE, FCA to Consult on Removing Banker Bonus Cap

    By Editors | 26/09/2022

    The cap, which limits bonuses to twice basic salary, was introduced in the EU in 2014 to curb excessive risk-taking.

    Structural Regulation

    Tokyo Bourse Issues Guidance on Making English Disclosures

    By Editors | 26/09/2022

    The TSE says the disclosure of corporate information in English is becoming increasingly important to attract foreign investment.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI to Tighten Rules on Algo Trading Offered to Retail

    By Editors | 26/09/2022

    SEBI will scrutinise firms offering algorithmic trading services that claim high returns but cannot be audited or validated.

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