Markets & Infrastructure

    Structural Regulation

    China to Tighten Rules on Online Marketing of Financial Products

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/01/2022

    The requirements cover the accuracy of information disclosed and cooperative arrangements between FIs and internet platform companies.

    Market Abuse

    Malaysia SC Charges Serba Dinamik Execs for False Disclosure

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/01/2022

    Four executives of oil and gas engineering company Serba Dinamik have been charged for submitting a false statement to Bursa Malaysia.

    KYC & CDD

    CBIRC Directs Banks to Ease Account Opening for Small Businesses

    By Darien Choong | 05/01/2022

    Banks may not refuse to open accounts for small and micro enterprises on the grounds that they have few staff or insufficient bank deposits.

    Structural Regulation

    BNM Proposes New Licensing Framework For Digital Insurers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/01/2022

    Digital insurers and takaful operators should have a minimum paid-up capital of MYR 40 million during the foundational phase.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Issues New Framework on Offline Digital Payments

    By Mark Johnston | 05/01/2022

    Offline digital payments are expected to benefit areas with weak internet or telecom connectivity, particularly semi-urban and rural areas.

    Structural Regulation

    CBIRC Grants Approval for HSBC to Fully Own China Insurance Unit

    By Editors | 05/01/2022

    HSBC reached an agreement with its joint venture partner to a remaining 50% equity interest in HSBC Life China in May 2020.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Singapore Police, MAS Launch Probe into Unlicensed Trading Platform

    By Editors | 05/01/2022

    Three arrests have been made amid suspicions that “irregular trading activities have been carried out on the platform”.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    BNM Finalises Guidance for Wholesale Financial Market Conduct

    By Mark Johnston | 04/01/2022

    Market conduct risk assessments should be done at least annually, to serve as a systematic method for assessing susceptibility to misconduct and documenting mitigating actions or controls.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Issues Rules for Vault Managers of Gold Exchanges

    By Editors | 04/01/2022

    The rules pave the way for new gold exchanges to be established in India, which will enhance the transparency of domestic spot price discovery.

    Trading & Investment

    China Simplifies Overseas Bond Issuance for Domestic FIs

    By Editors | 04/01/2022

    More streamlined filing and registration procedures and timely submission of issuance information will improve the efficiency of the use of foreign debt funds, the PBOC said.

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