Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    Rosneft Becomes Third Russian Firm to Issue CNY Bonds

    By Editors | 19/09/2022

    The Rosneft deal marks the biggest bond sale ever by a Russian business. RUSAL  and gold producer Polyus also recently issued yuan-dominated bonds.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Taiwan to Hold Directors Responsible for Fund Manager Fraud

    By Editors | 19/09/2022

    The FSC will be able to dismiss board members of investment firms or revoke their business licences entirely if fund managers are involved in fraud.

    Payments & Settlements

    Bangladesh Allows Banks to Maintain Nostro Accounts in CNY

    By Editors | 19/09/2022

    The move will reduce Bangladesh’s reliance on the US dollar in foreign trade transactions and save costs for businesses.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Issues Draft Rules on Futures Exchange Regulation

    By Editors | 19/09/2022

    The draft rules adopt changes to align with China’s new Futures and Derivatives Law in relation to governance and risk management, among other areas.

    Trading & Investment

    CSRC Approves First Batch of Shanghai STAR Market Makers

    By Editors | 18/09/2022

    The first batch of market makers includes Huatai Securities, Guosen Securities, Orient Securities and China Securities.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SEBI Issues Directions on Circulation of Market Rumours

    By Editors | 18/09/2022

    Intermediaries are required to prevent rumours and unverified information from being circulated via blogs, chat forums, and messenger sites.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    Bangladesh Considers Introducing Market-based FX Rates

    By Editors | 18/09/2022

    Recent rate fixing is called “discriminatory” against exporters. A new legal framework is being set out to facilitate the confiscation of unreported offshore assets.

    Trading & Investment

    BSP Amends Rules for Unit Investment Trust Funds

    By Editors | 17/09/2022

    Trust entities seeking to create certain types of unit investment trust funds for the first time will be required to secure BSP approval.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australia: FPA Adopts Simplified Professional Conduct Code

    By Editors | 17/09/2022

    A key element underpinning the new FPA Code is that members’ actions should promote a culture that “supports and requires integrity in others”.

    Structural Regulation

    StanChart’s Singapore Digital Bank Reaches Key Milestone

    By Editors | 16/09/2022

    Trust Bank has been offering new accountholders a chance to win one of three Tesla cars, where referrals increase the chances of winning.

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