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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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