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

    New Zealand FMA Proposes New Rules for Derivatives Issuers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2024

    The FMA proposes to limit the amount of leverage that derivative issuers can offer, and to require them to conduct suitability checks.

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    Trading & Investment

    China: Stock Exchanges Issue New Programme Trading Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 12/06/2024

    HFT will be subject to differentiated fees based on indicators such as the number and frequency of orders submitted and withdrawn.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australia Consults on Draft Regulations for Financial Advice Reforms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2024

    The consultation proposes regulations to support the delivery of the first tranche of reforms to increase access to affordable financial advice.

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    Trading & Investment

    HSBC Agrees to Raise Stake in China Fund Venture

    By Editors | 11/06/2024

    HSBC will raise its stake in HSBC Jintrust Fund Management from 49 to 80 percent, subject to regulatory approval.

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    Trading & Investment

    HSBC Completes Acquisition of Citi’s China Wealth Business

    By Editors | 11/06/2024

    HSBC has completed the acquisition of Citigroup’s mainland retail wealth management portfolio, a deal that was announced last October.

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    Alternative Markets

    RBI Relaxes Rules on Investment in Overseas Funds

    By Ajoy K Das | 11/06/2024

    The amendments allow investment in funds whose managers are regulated, rather than the fund itself, such as in Singapore and the US.

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    Payments & Settlements

    India, Peru Sign Agreement to Develop Instant Payments

    By Ajoy K Das | 10/06/2024

    NPCI’s international arm signed an agreement with Peru’s central bank to develop a fast payment system similar to India’s UPI.

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    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Targets September for Severe Weather Trading Launch

    By Editors | 10/06/2024

    HKEX is working to finalise the severe weather trading model and has set an internal target for implementation in September.

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    Market Abuse

    SEBI Issues Penalties Framework for MII Surveillance Lapses

    By Ajoy K Das | 10/06/2024

    SEBI will impose penalties for surveillance-related lapses based on annual turnover and the number of lapses during a financial year.

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    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Proposes Tighter Rules for Stock Derivatives

    By Ajoy K Das | 08/06/2024

    SEBI proposes to adjust the market parameters for eligibility to ensure that only high-quality stocks are eligible.

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