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AI Risk & Governance
SEBI Forms New Advisory Committee on Technology
By Editors | 22/12/2021
The new committee will issue recommendations on existing technology projects and propose new suptech and regtech tools to improve SEBI’s capabilities.
Structural Regulation
CSRC to Bar Mainlanders from Using Northbound Stock Connect
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2021
A CSRC rule amendment will specify that mainland investors are not to be included as qualified investors in the northbound legs of Stock Connect.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Australia Announces Reforms to Proxy Advice Regime
By Editors | 22/12/2021
The reforms extend AFS licensing requirements to a greater range of proxy adviser activities, as well as enhance transparency of super funds’ voting records.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
NSE India Launches New Corporate Governance Framework
By Editors | 22/12/2021
Listed companies that voluntarily choose to be part of ‘NSE Prime’ will need to comply with higher corporate governance standards and disclosure requirements.
Payments & Settlements
Singapore, Shanghai Bolster Collaboration in Finance, Innovation
By Darien Choong | 22/12/2021
A public private sector workgroup was established by MAS and the Shanghai Municipal Financial Regulatory Bureau to deepen bilateral financial cooperation and connectivity.
CBDCs
PBOC to Connect Digital Yuan to HK Faster Payment System
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2021
The second phase of the ongoing CBDC trails between the Mainland and Hong Kong will involve connecting e-CNY wallets to Hong Kong’s FPS.
Supervision & Enforcement
CSRC Launches Inspections at Financial Asset Exchanges
By Editors | 22/12/2021
Some exchanges were found to be illegally facilitating financing for property developers through the issuance of non-standard debt financing products.
Trading & Investment
SC Malaysia Finalises Enhancements to Unit Trust Framework
By Editors | 22/12/2021
The enhancements will enable retail funds to invest in and offer investors access to a wider range of investment instruments and activities.
Emerging Prudential Risks
CBIRC Asks Banks, Insurers to Finance Technology Innovation
By Darien Choong | 22/12/2021
The CBIRC says it actively supports direct and indirect financing of tech enterprises, on the premise of “controllable risks and compliance with laws and regulations”.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Suspends Trading in Key Agri-Derivatives to Curb Inflation
By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2021
The trading suspension is a response to rising food inflation. Observers expect the move to impact market confidence and make hedging more difficult.
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