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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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    China Securities Regulator Issues Warning to CICC

    By Editors | 29/04/2024

    The regulator said CICC employs unqualified personnel and does not have adequate monitoring of employees in place.

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    Trading & Investment

    India Amends FX Rules to Facilitate Direct Listings in GIFT City

    By Ajoy K Das | 29/04/2024

    The regulations make clear that firms raising funds through direct GIFT City listings can hold the proceeds in foreign currency accounts outside India.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    NZX Amends Listing Rules to Clarify Climate Disclosure Obligations

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2024

    The amendments also introduce requirements for issuers to appoint authorised representatives and provide NZX with their contact details.

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    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Hong Kong Launches Cross-Industry Platform to Boost Fintech Adoption

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/04/2024

    ‘FiNETech’ will enable financial institutions and tech firms to explore collaboration in the areas of wealthtech, insurtech, greentech, AI and DLT.

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    Trading & Investment

    SFC Announces Details of Extended Grant Scheme for OFCs, REITs

    By Editors | 29/04/2024

    The SFC’s Christina Choi said the extension will “boost Hong Kong’s competitiveness and development as a preferred fund domicile for the industry.”

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    Liquidity Risk

    India: Small- and Mid-Cap Stocks Making Regulators Nervous

    By Pankaj Sharma | 29/04/2024

    Pankaj Sharma says SEBI’s approach to small- and mid-cap funds has been prudent, but that it should look to more closely align with international standards.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    Russia Places Two EU Companies Under Gazprom Management

    By Editors | 28/04/2024

    Italy’s Ariston and Germany’s BSH Hausgeraete were placed under the management of JSC Gazprom Household Systems.

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    Trading & Investment

    Bangladesh Tightens Circuit Breaker Limit for Listed Stocks

    By Ajoy K Das | 27/04/2024

    BSEC said the decision to tighten the circuit breaker’s lower limit was made in the interest of investors and securities market.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australia: MFAA Issues Updated Advertising Guidelines

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/04/2024

    The updated guidelines are intended to facilitate compliance by members of the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia.

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    Structural Regulation

    MAS Issues New Guidance on RFMC Transition

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2024

    New FAQs provide clarity on the application and assessment process and how existing RFMCs can ensure smooth functioning during the transition phase.

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