Markets & Infrastructure

    Trading & Investment

    SHFE to Introduce Commodity Swaps with Central Settlement

    By Editors | 30/01/2022

    Shanghai Futures Exchange has issued new rules setting out the requirements for firms to participate as primary dealers, secondary dealers and settlement institutions.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Bangladesh Bank Sets Minimum Salary Standards for Banks

    By Editors | 29/01/2022

    The new standards come into effect on 1 March. Banks will not be allowed to make salary increases dependent on deposit targets.

    Market Abuse

    SFC Fines Citigroup Asia Unit for Client Facilitation Misconduct

    By Editors | 28/01/2022

    Deceptive practices were deployed at the expense of clients’ best interest and to the detriment of market integrity, said SFC chief Ashley Alder.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan FSC Finalises Rules on Listco Related Party Transactions

    By Darien Choong | 28/01/2022

    The rules seek to strengthen the management of related party transactions and improve the quality of opinions issued by external experts.

    Payments & Settlements

    HKMA Unveils Plans to Link eTradeConnect, CDI, mBridge

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/01/2022

    HKMA’s Eddie Yue said the combined power of the three infrastructures will pave the way for digitalising cross-border trade across APAC.

    Trading & Investment

    KRX Chief Vows to Improve Investor Protection in Stock Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2022

    Sohn Byung-doo suggests lockup periods be imposed on executives following an IPO, and that companies be required to consider retail investors when processing spinoff IPOs.

    Trading & Investment

    Five More HK Banks Approved to Launch WMC Services

    By Editors | 28/01/2022

    Chiyu Banking Corporation, Chong Hing Bank, Fubon Bank, Shanghai Commercial Bank, and China Everbright Bank can launch WMC services.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Sri Lanka Commences Work to Establish CCP for Equities

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 27/01/2022

    SEC chairman Viraj Dayaratne said “steady progress” is being made and the CCP is expected to launch by year end as planned.

    Trading & Investment

    ASIC, SFC Offer Guidance on FX Practices Following Joint Review

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/01/2022

    Financial groups should promote a strong risk culture, put in place appropriate supervision and surveillance, and ensure fairness and transparency in trade execution.

    Payments & Settlements

    Malaysia, Indonesia Launch Cross-border QR Payments Linkage

    By Editors | 27/01/2022

    The linkage will eventually be expanded to support real-time cross-border fund transfers. The 2nd phase of Malaysia’s QR payment linkage with Thailand has also gone live.

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