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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    PEPs & Sanctions

    Chinese Drone-maker Files Suit Seeking Removal from US Blacklist

    By Editors | 21/10/2024

    DJI says its designation as a “Chinese military company” is wrong and has caused the company significant financial harm.

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    Structural Regulation

    SFC, HKEX Announce Enhanced Timeframe for New Listing Applications

    By Editors | 21/10/2024

    The enhanced timeframe for new stock listings will give companies greater certainty in the timing of their IPOs, the SFC and HKEX said.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKMA Announces Establishment of New Unit to Operate CMU

    By Editors | 21/10/2024

    The new unit, to be known as CMU OmniClear, is expected to take over CMU operations under its own governance structure in January 2025.

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    Structural Regulation

    UK Government Consults on Legislation to Regulate BNPL

    By Editors | 21/10/2024

    BNPL providers will have to ensure consumers receive clear information, avoid unaffordable borrowing, and have strong rights when issues arise.

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    Structural Regulation

    Euroclear Acquires Strategic Stake in Singapore’s Marketnode

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/10/2024

    Euroclear said it aims to participate in establishing a key APAC market infrastructure designed to simplify the management of funds flows and reduce settlement times.

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    Structural Regulation

    China’s NFRA Updates Rules for Syndicated Loan Business

    By Editors | 19/10/2024

    The NFRA said the revised rules, proposed in March, will help to “enhance banks’ enthusiasm for developing syndicated loan businesses”.

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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    China NFRA Issues Clarifications on Regulations for NBFIs

    By Editors | 19/10/2024

    The NFRA clarifies that certain NBFIs do not have to comply with the same rules as banks due to their tendency to have fewer shareholders and concentrated shareholdings.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SGX Lifts Moratorium on UOBKH Following Remedial Actions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/10/2024

    UOBKH is now allowed to resume acting as an issue manager or full sponsor for new IPOs and reverse takeovers on SGX.

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    Payments & Settlements

    Wise Granted Approval to Join Japan’s Zengin Network

    By Editors | 18/10/2024

    Wise is the first non-bank and the first foreign financial company to be granted approval to join the Zengin payment network.

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    Market Data & Technology

    DSB Says Australia, Singapore Ready for UPI Reporting

    By Editors | 18/10/2024

    Australia and Singapore will go live with UPI reporting requirements for OTC derivatives transactions starting from 21 October.

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