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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.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Extends Reference Checking Protocol to Mortgage Aggregators
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2024
The updated protocol enables financial advisers and mortgage brokers to request references about prospective representatives from mortgage broking intermediaries.
Structural Regulation
ACCC Greenlights Experian Takeover of Rival illion
By Editors | 19/08/2024
The ACCC said the merger will not impact competition in the consumer credit reporting market because of the dominance of market leader Equifax.
Structural Regulation
Malaysia SC Calls on VC/PE Firms to List on Public Register
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/08/2024
VC/PC intermediaries that are not yet listed on the public register must contact the SC within 14 days to avoid potential deregistration.
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Getting Your Ducks in a Row for APAC Rules Rewrites
By Priya Kundamal | 19/08/2024
DTCC’s Priya Kundamal discusses the lessons learned from markets that have implemented the first phase of changes to derivatives reporting rules.
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Hong Kong SFC Proposes to Abolish Mixed Media Offers
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2024
The SFC says MMOs have become “obsolete” since the introduction of the paperless listing and subscription regime in 2021.
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HKEX Consults on Expanding Paperless Listing Regime
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/08/2024
The proposed reforms will provide securities holders with electronic options to give instructions to issuers, receive payments such as dividends, and pay subscription monies for offers.
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RBI Tightens Rules for P2P Lending Platforms
By Ajoy K Das | 19/08/2024
P2P lending platforms are now prohibited from providing credit guarantees, assuming credit risk, or offering liquidity options.
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Korea to Issue Guidelines to Encourage Greater Use of KOFR
By Editors | 19/08/2024
The BOK and FSC plan to introduce KOFR-linked overnight index swaps and ultimately restrict the use of CD rates in IRS transactions.
PEPs & Sanctions
China Imposes New Export Controls on Strategic Minerals
By Editors | 18/08/2024
The export controls apply to antimony and related products as well as certain equipment and technologies used in materials science and engineering.
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Vietnam: HoSE Launches New Reporting System for Listed Companies
By Editors | 16/08/2024
HoSE emphasised the importance of ensuring submissions are accurate, comprehensive, and comply with reporting specifications.
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