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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.
Trading & Investment
Singapore Considers Measures to Better Position Equity Market
By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2024
MAS Deputy Chairman Chee Hong Tat, who chairs a review group established in August, outlines three main areas of focus to boost the equity market.
Structural Regulation
Sri Lanka Approves Offshore Banking Rules for Special Economic Zone
By Ajoy K Das | 17/09/2024
7 local banks and 3 international banks are reported to be in talks to establish offshore banking units in the Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
China Fines PwC $62m, Suspends Firm for Six Months
By Manesh Samtani | 14/09/2024
PwC’s China unit helped Evergrande’s mainland flagship unit, Hengda Real Estate Group, to overstate its revenue by CNY 564 billion from 2018 to 2020.
Structural Regulation
US Advances Bill That Could Force Closure of Hong Kong Trade Offices
By Editors | 13/09/2024
The Hong Kong government called the House bill a “politically driven” attack that violates international law and interferes with the city’s internal affairs.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
China Requiring Investment Bankers to Hand In Passports – Report
By Editors | 13/09/2024
Three high-profile investment bankers have been detained since August, amid intensified scrutiny of IPOs and other capital-raising activity.
Payments & Settlements
Japanese Megabanks to Stop Issuing Paper Bills and Cheques
By Thisanka Siripala | 13/09/2024
Sumitomo Mitsui will discontinue paper bills and cheques altogether in September 2025. MUFG and Mizuho Bank are expected to follow suit.
Structural Regulation
China Proposes Tighter Rules for Foreign Accounting Firms
By Editors | 12/09/2024
A separate approval process is being introduced for foreign accounting firms wishing to conduct “temporary activities” without a representative office.
Trading & Investment
SEBI to Allow Use of Cash Collateral Securities for Margin Trading
By Ajoy K Das | 12/09/2024
From 1 October, securities funded through cash collateral can be considered as maintenance margin for margin trading facilities.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Directs Product Issuers to Improve DDO Compliance
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/09/2024
ASIC’s Alan Kirkland called on issuers to ensure that their product design and distribution practices are “up to scratch”.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Streamlines Registration Process for Foreign VC Firms
By Ajoy K Das | 11/09/2024
From 1 Jan 2025, resident Indians, non-resident Indians, and overseas citizens of India can be constituents of the FVCI applicant.
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