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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    Trading & Investment

    China Launches Two New Facilities to Boost Stock Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/10/2024

    A new swap facility provides funding for securities firms, funds and insurers to invest in stock. A new relending facility will finance stock repurchases.

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    Payments & Settlements

    UnionPay to Enable Cross-Border QR Payments for Vietnam

    By Mark Johnston | 18/10/2024

    Users of Vietnamese banking apps and e-wallets will be able to scan UnionPay QR codes for payments in the mainland.

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    Structural Regulation

    NY Fed Launches New Panel to Bolster Resiliency of Benchmarks

    By Editors | 30/09/2024

    The so-called “Reference Rate Use Committee” will work to foster industry engagement on issues related to the use of interest rate benchmarks in the post-LIBOR world.

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    Structural Regulation

    HKMA, SFC Finalise Details for New Derivatives Reporting Regime

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2024

    The UTI, UPI, CDE, LEI and ISO 20022 will be required under Hong Kong’s OTC derivatives reporting regime from 29 September 2025.

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    Structural Regulation

    BSP Enters Arbitration Over Philsys Card Printing Delays

    By Mark Johnston | 29/09/2024

    The proceedings were initiated by AllCard Inc, which was contracted to supply cards and equipment for the production of PhilSys cards.

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    Structural Regulation

    DBS Awaits Approval to Raise Stake in Chinese Securities Venture

    By Editors | 28/09/2024

    DBS is planning to raise its stake in its China securities joint venture from 51% to 91%, subject to regulatory approval.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Australian Treasurer Makes First Official China Visit in 7 Years

    By Thisanka Siripala | 28/09/2024

    Discussions focused on strengthening ties with a focus on trade, investment, decarbonisation, and reducing the regulatory burden on businesses.

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    Trading & Investment

    WFE Offers Recommendations for SME Listing Platforms

    By Editors | 28/09/2024

    The recommendations aim to address conderns cited by SMEs about going public, including difficulties attracting investors.

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    Payments & Settlements

    Australia Rolls Out Merchant Choice Routing for Mobile Payments

    By Thisanka Siripala | 27/09/2024

    AP+ said merchants will for the first time have the choice to process mobile wallet payments via the lower-cost eftpos network.

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Issues Operational Guidelines for Foreign VC Investors

    By Ajoy K Das | 27/09/2024

    FVCIs should appoint a designated depository participant by 31 March, failing which no further investment will be permitted.

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