Markets & Infrastructure

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    India: AMFI Directs Fund Managers to End Remote Work Arrangements

    By Editors | 31/05/2022

    AMFI’s advisory asks fund managers to end flexibilities that allowed employees to work from their homes by 10 June 2022.

    Alternative Markets

    Korea to Introduce New Venture Capital Investment Vehicle

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/05/2022

    So-called ‘Business Development Companies’ will be listed on the stock market and allowed to invest in and lend to startups and innovative companies.

    Payments & Settlements

    Myanmar Bans Use of Foreign Currency for Local Payments

    By Editors | 30/05/2022

    The central bank said the use of foreign currencies in domestic payments could lead to higher demand for dollars and cause exchange rate instability.

    Trading & Investment

    CSRC, SFC Outline Plans to Include ETFs in Stock Connect

    By Manesh Samtani | 30/05/2022

    Preparation for formal implementation will take about two months. ETF eligibility criteria have been published by HKEX, SSE and SZSE for consultation.

    Structural Regulation

    HKMA Directs Banks to Comply with New Rules for Trust Business

    By Editors | 29/05/2022

    Banks and their subsidiaries have until 1 June 2023 to comply with new regulatory requirements for their trust business and related activities.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX to Launch New IPO Settlement Platform in June 2023

    By Editors | 29/05/2022

    HKEX will host technical workshops and demonstration sessions in the coming months, and commence FINI user registration and on-boarding in Q4 2022.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    NZ FMA Issues Record-keeping Guidance for Advice Firms

    By Editors | 29/05/2022

    The FMA says a robust record keeping practice will enhance confidence in a financial advice provider’s compliance framework.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong, US to End Mutual Recognition of Accountants

    By Editors | 29/05/2022

    An agreement could not be reached about a requirement for US accountants to have one year of local experience to practise in Hong Kong.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Issues New Norms to Boost Appeal of ETFs, Index Funds

    By Editors | 29/05/2022

    ETF managers must appoint at least two market makers. The minimum subscription amount required for new fund offers has been reduced.

    Trading & Investment

    ASIC Proposes to Extend Retail Ban on Binary Options

    By Editors | 29/05/2022

    ASIC’s product intervention order is due to expire on 7 October 2022. ASIC proposes to extend it until 1 October 2031.

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