Markets & Infrastructure

Emerging Prudential Risks

RBNZ to Improve Readability of Bank Assurance Reports

By Editors | 28/07/2022

The RBNZ will implement changes designed to rationalise the structure of the assurance reports and improve their readability.

Trading & Investment

Taiwan FSC Allows Banks to Offer ‘One-Stop’ Investment Services

By Editors | 28/07/2022

Under new rules, bank customers will have the option to direct their bank to dispose of foreign securities obtained through the conversion of structured products.

Structural Regulation

Australia to Update Guidance on Payment Times Reporting

By Editors | 28/07/2022

Treasury says it has received a high number of enquiries from reporting entities and their advisers regarding administration of the Payment Times Reporting Scheme.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Treasury Allows Payouts on Russia Bond CDS

By Editors | 28/07/2022

General licence authorises US persons to participate in auction processes and receive Russian bonds to settle CDS transactions with Russian entities.

Trading & Investment

China to Streamline Panda Bond Issuance Mechanism

By Editors | 28/07/2022

A pilot programme will expand the panda bond issuer base, introduce a frequent issuer programme, and reduce repetitive disclosures.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Regulatory Framework for Online Bond Platforms

By Editors | 28/07/2022

SEBI proposes in a new consultation paper that online bond trading platforms should register as stock brokers or be run by SEBI-registered brokers.

Trading & Investment

JPX to Enhance Dialogue Between Listed Companies & Investors

By Editors | 28/07/2022

JPX and JPXI will work with IR platform operator Minsetsu to promote communications between listed companies and investors.

Trading & Investment

China FIs Asked to Boost Bond Issuance by Private Enterprises

By Darien Choong | 27/07/2022

Financial institutions are asked to support private enterprises by helping them to issue bonds and increasing their investments in such bonds.

Structural Regulation

Alibaba Unveils Plans to Upgrade Hong Kong Listing Status

By Editors | 27/07/2022

Alibaba is planning to upgrade its secondary listing status in Hong Kong to a primary listing, so that it can qualify for inclusion in Stock Connect and benefit from mainland investment.