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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    Capital Adequacy

    RBNZ Issues Response to Banking Competition Study

    By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2024

    The RBNZ disagrees with a Commerce Commission recommendation that the prudential capital settings for banks should be reviewed.

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    Structural Regulation

    China to Revise Securities Investment Fund Law – Report

    By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2024

    CSRC is working on revisions to China’s securities investment fund law to improve protections for investors and reduce capital market risks.

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    AI Risk & Governance

    CFTC AI Rules Should Focus on Use Cases, Not Technology: FIA

    By Manesh Samtani | 25/04/2024

    FIA and other industry bodies say the focus should be on “the application of the technology within the context of a particular use case, not the technology as a whole”.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    Pakistan, Iran Agree to ‘Expeditiously’ Finalise Trade Agreement

    By Editors | 25/04/2024

    Pakistan and Iran aim to increase bilateral trade, cooperate on energy, and complete a gas pipeline project. The US has warned Pakistan of the risk of sanctions.

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    Payments & Settlements

    RBA Offers Analysis on Interlinking Fast Payment Systems

    By Mark Johnston | 25/04/2024

    The RBA’s analysis aims to inform future discussions about the potential for interlinking the NPP to fast payment systems in other countries.

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    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Selects Ex-SFC Chair Carlson Tong as New Chair

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/04/2024

    Carlson Tong will take over from Laura Cha as the new HKEX chair for a three-year term until 2025.

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Finds Violations by Offshore Funds Invested in Adani Group

    By Ajoy K Das | 24/04/2024

    12 offshore funds violated disclosure rules and breached investment limits. Eight of these funds are trying to settle with SEBI.

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    Trading & Investment

    China to Enhance Capital Market Access for Tech Firms

    By Editors | 24/04/2024

    New measures aim to drive investment in domestic tech firms through IPOs, M&A, bond issuance, and PE/VC investments, including by foreign institutions.

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    Structural Regulation

    New Zealand Announces Reforms to Improve Access to Loans

    By Editors | 24/04/2024

    The government will revoke the affordability regulations introduced in 2021 and improve dispute resolution, among other measures.

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    Trading & Investment

    PBOC May Start Participating in Treasury Bond Market – Reports

    By Editors | 24/04/2024

    PBOC may start buying and selling government bonds as a way to manage financial system liquidity and monetary policy.

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