Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    RBNZ, FMA Releases Finalised Framework for FMIs

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/01/2022

    Changes from the consultation relate to the treatment of critical service providers and introduce discretion regarding the publication of material breaches.

    Credit Risk

    New Zealand to Probe Lenders on Application of New Lending Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 20/01/2022

    The government has asked the Council of Financial Regulators to bring forward an investigation into whether lenders are implementing the new lending rules as intended.

    Trading & Investment

    Shanghai INE Opens Applications for New Market Makers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/01/2022

    Shanghai INE says new market makers must have net assets of no less than CNY 50 million or its equivalent in foreign currency.

    Structural Regulation

    CMB Backed SPAC Applies for Hong Kong Listing

    By Editors | 20/01/2022

    The SPAC listing application was made by Aquila Acquisition Corporation, whose ultimate parent is China Merchant Bank.

    Capital Adequacy

    ASX Recalibrates Capital Requirements for Clearing Participants

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/01/2022

    An October 2020 proposal to introduce ‘Adjusted Liquid Capital’ as a single capital measure will be implemented no earlier than February 2023, with some adjustments.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Statewide Superannuation Fined for Overcharging, Misleading Members

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/01/2022

    Statewide also reported its breaches to ASIC some 45 days late. The firm is required to undertake a remediation programme and engage an independent expert for review.

    Structural Regulation

    BSEC Mulls Rule Changes to Allow IPOs from Loss-making Firms

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/01/2022

    The BSEC is working to set a new method for valuing technology startups with high growth potential to enable them to list on the stock market.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    CSRC Proposes to Enhance Securities Settlement System

    By Darien Choong | 19/01/2022

    The draft rules enable DvP settlement for proprietary and custody businesses involving institutional investors by linking securities transfers to cash payments.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Bursa Malaysia Enhances Rules on Board Independence, Diversity

    By Editors | 19/01/2022

    The rule amendments limit board tenure to 12 years, require the appointment of at least one woman director, and enhance transparency on board appointments.

    Market Risk

    HKMA Emphasises PvP Settlement in Revised FX Guidance

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/01/2022

    Banks should aim to have all their FX trades become eligible for PvP settlement, while also encouraging counterparties to do the same.

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