Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    LME to Cease Trading in Gold, Silver Futures in July

    By Editors | 27/04/2022

    The LME said the decision was made following discussions with market participants and “in light of the low levels of trading activity”.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX, SFC to Open HKIDR Testing to Market on 16 May

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2022

    Regulated intermediaries are asked to get ready for the testing, which is mandatory. The HKIDR is expected to be implemented in the later part of Q4 2022.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    China UnionPay to Halt Operations in Russia

    By Editors | 27/04/2022

    UnionPay has reportedly halted negotiations with Russian banks on issuing new bank cards for their customers to avoid possible sanctions.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Singapore: New Guidance Issued on Enhancing Insurer Service Quality

    By Editors | 26/04/2022

    Singapore’s Insurance Culture and Conduct Steering Committee published a third paper offering guidance on improving conduct and culture in the insurance ecosystem.

    Trading & Investment

    SFC Proposes Amendments to Position Limit Regime

    By Editors | 26/04/2022

    The proposals will expand the list of futures and options contracts for which the SFC may prescribe position limits.

    Structural Regulation

    China Proposes to Enhance Licencing System for Dual-use Goods

    By Darien Choong | 26/04/2022

    The draft regulations are aimed at fulfilling China’s international obligations on non-proliferation and addressing the fragmented structure of the existing rule system for export controls.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Trust in Singapore Banking Industry is Increasing: ABS

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/04/2022

    ABS highlighted banks’ efforts to improve complaints handling, tackle digital scams, and enhance accountability, conduct and culture.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Vice Chair ‘Hopeful’ on US-China Audit Supervision

    By Darien Choong | 26/04/2022

    CSRC vice chair Fang Xinhai said he is “very hopeful” that an agreement can be reached with US regulators in the “near future”.

    CBDCs

    BIS, Bank Indonesia Invite Firms to Solve CBDC Challenges

    By Editors | 26/04/2022

    Firms are invited to develop new solutions for issuing and distributing CBDCs, improve interoperability and advance financial inclusion.

    Structural Regulation

    RBI Expands LEI Requirements for Corporate Borrowers

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/04/2022

    The RBI has prescribed timelines for borrowers with exposure of INR 50 million to obtain an LEI, including customers of NBFCs and UCBs.

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