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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.
Structural Regulation
CFTC Expands Access to Foreign Futures for US Investors
By Editors | 30/07/2024
Commissioner Caroline Pham says US market participants will have more choice in brokers and broker arrangements to trade foreign futures.
Structural Regulation
UK FCA Proposes Reforms to Strengthen Capital Markets
By Editors | 30/07/2024
The FCA also finalised rules allowing the ‘bundling’ of payments for investment research and trade execution.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Reappoints HKMA Chief for Second Term
By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2024
During his second term, Eddie Yue said the HKMA will deepen connectivity with the Mainland and promote fintech and sustainable finance.
Structural Regulation
UK CMA Orders HSBC to Remedy Breaches of Open Banking Rules
By Editors | 27/07/2024
The CMA said Lloyds, TSB and AIB also breached the open banking rules, but the breaches were less extensive and are being addressed.
Structural Regulation
New Reporting Requirements for Super Funds Take Effect in Australia
By Editors | 27/07/2024
ASIC also now has the power to enforce compliance by super funds with accounting and auditing standards, akin to the powers it exercises over listed companies.
Custody & Infrastructure
New Zealand FMA Issues Guidance on Protecting Client Assets
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/07/2024
The guidance note applies to financial service providers that hold or deal with client money or property on behalf of clients, including stockbrokers and custodians.
Trading & Investment
PASLA Publishes APAC Securities Lending Market Guide 2024
By Editors | 26/07/2024
The guide provides information on securities finance markets across APAC, including recommendations for promoting more openness, transparency and efficiency.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
HKEX Facing Pushback on Corporate Governance Reform Proposals
By Editors | 26/07/2024
The proposed nine-year tenure limit for INEDs is “inappropriate”, according to Mike Wong, chief executive of the Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies.
Payments & Settlements
Russia Progresses Bill to Allow Foreign Banks to Open Branches
By Editors | 26/07/2024
The bill would enable foreign banks to open branches in Russia which they could then use to settle cross-border payments.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Korea FSS Considers New Rules to Prevent Mis-selling
By Editors | 25/07/2024
Measures being considered would require banks to separate their sales channels for high-risk products from deposits and installment savings counters.
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