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Structural Regulation
Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.
Capital Adequacy
RBNZ Issues First Non-Bank Deposit Taker Licence in 8 Years
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/01/2025
The RBNZ granted the licence to Welcome Limited, which plans to offer higher deposit rates than banks and more flexible mortgage solutions
Structural Regulation
Shanghai Exchange Proposes Rule Changes to Enhance STAR Market
By Editors | 10/01/2025
The rule changes would enable unprofitable STAR Market issuers to offer higher share allocations in exchange for larger and longer capital lock-up
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong Announces Enhancements to New Immigration Scheme for Investors
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2025
Christopher Hui said the enhancement measures will encourage more participation and create synergy with the tax concession regime for family offices.
Structural Regulation
Singapore, Malaysia to Special Economic Zone in Malaysia’s Johor State
By Editors | 09/01/2025
Singapore and Malaysia aim to attract investments in 11 sectors, including the digital economy, the green economy, and financial services.
Structural Regulation
Taiwan FSC Further Opens Up High-net-worth Business to Banks
By Manesh Samtani | 08/01/2025
The FSC granted a new approval to StanChart’s local subsidiary and announced amendments to rules governing financial services for high-net-worth clients.
Trading & Investment
China Continues Work to Boost Stock Market, Investor Confidence
By Manesh Samtani | 08/01/2025
The stock exchanges met with foreign institutions. PBOC continuing to finance stock purchases and working to modernise its policy toolkit.
Payments & Settlements
CPMI Announces Next Steps to Promote ISO 20022 Harmonisation
By Editors | 08/01/2025
CPMI will establish a joint panel to encourage global adoption of the harmonised ISO 20022 data requirements published in October 2023
PEPs & Sanctions
US Adds Dozens More Chinese Tech Firms to Military Blacklist
By Editors | 08/01/2025
The new additions include Tencent, CATL, COSCO and others, alleging they work with China’s military and support its modernisation efforts.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Adds Myanmar and China-based Companies to Entity List
By Editors | 07/01/2025
11 entities were added for supporting China’s military. Telecom provider Mytel was added for enabling surveillance of Myanmar people.
Trading & Investment
Philippine SEC Proposes Draft Framework for Sukuk Bonds
By Editors | 07/01/2025
Companies can only issue sukuk through special purpose vehicles created specifically for such issuances.
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