Structural Regulation

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.

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    Structural Regulation

    Indian Parliament Advances Bill to Amend Banking Regulations

    By Editors | 05/12/2024

    The bill makes as many as 19 amendments to existing banking laws, including allowing deposits to have up to four nominees in their accounts.

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    Structural Regulation

    Australia Passes Bill to Enshrine Superannuation Objective into Law

    By Editors | 05/12/2024

    Any future changes to super legislation must be judged against the objective, making policymakers more accountable when considering such changes.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    China Responds to US Export Controls With Retaliatory Measures

    By Editors | 04/12/2024

    Exports of gallium, germanium, antimony and superhard materials to the US are banned. Graphite exports will be subject to stricter controls.

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    Structural Regulation

    New Rules for Foreign Strategic Investments Take Effect in China

    By Editors | 04/12/2024

    The new rules will make it easier for foreign investors, including natural persons, to make “strategic investments” in domestically listed companies.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    ASX Proposes Changes to Default Management Rules

    By Editors | 04/12/2024

    ASX proposes amendments to enable ASX Clear to auction off a defaulted clearing participant’s cash and derivatives market positions.

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    Trading & Investment

    TPEx to Launch Co-branded Indices With ICE Data Indices

    By Editors | 04/12/2024

    New index-based products are expected to be launched in Q1 2025, providing Taiwan investors with a broader selection of passive investment options.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    BNM Revises Financial Product Transparency and Disclosure Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/12/2024

    Updated policy document aims to empower financial consumers with clearer, more accessible information, and address digital disclosure challenges.

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    Trading & Investment

    US SEC Approves First ‘Around the Clock’ Stock Exchange

    By Editors | 03/12/2024

    The SEC will allow 24X National Exchange to start offering US daytime trading and later add overnight trading if certain requirements are met.

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    Structural Regulation

    IOSCO Offers ‘Toolkits’ to Address Changing Nature of Exchange Models

    By Thisanka Siripala | 03/12/2024

    New report offers recommendations to help regulators improve supervision of exchanges, which are becoming increasingly global and venturing into non-traditional services.

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    Structural Regulation

    Australia Passes Bill to Overhaul RBA’s Governance Structure

    By Thisanka Siripala | 03/12/2024

    From 1 March 2025, the Reserve Bank of Australia will operate with two separate boards, a Monetary Policy Board and a Governance Board.

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