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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
Vietnam Working to Boost Foreign Participation in Stock Market
By Editors | 04/04/2024
The SCC is looking to eliminate the pre-trade 100% margin requirement for foreign investors, expand foreign ownership limits, and mandate English disclosures.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
BSP Proposes New Consumer Protection Supervisory Framework
By Editors | 03/04/2024
The framework sets out how the BSP will assess the risks an FI poses to consumers so that supervision can be more risk-based and calibrated.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Lawmakers Propose Four New Anti-China Bills
By Editors | 03/04/2024
One bill would prevent index funds from investing in Chinese companies. Another would require listed companies to disclose their “China risks”.
Structural Regulation
FSC Korea Unveils Incentives for ‘Corporate Value-up Programme’
By Editors | 03/04/2024
Companies that improve their corporate governance structures may receive exemptions from Korea’s stringent auditor designation requirements.
Structural Regulation
BOK Forms Work Group to Promote Greater Use of KOFR
By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2024
Policymakers and industry participants are concerned that the widely-used CD rate may not be recognised internationally in the future.
Structural Regulation
Five BNPL Providers to Become Accredited in Singapore
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/04/2024
The five providers are being awarded a Trustmark that will signify their accreditation and compliance with the BNPL Code of Conduct.
Structural Regulation
FSS Korea Launches New Registration System for Investment Firms
By Mark Johnston | 02/04/2024
The new system will streamline the registration process for prospective financial investment businesses and eliminate the need for physical documents.
Structural Regulation
RFMCs Have Until 30 June to Apply for New LFMC Licences: MAS
By Nithya Subramanian | 02/04/2024
RFMCs have a three-month window to apply to transition to the LFMC regime, following which the RFMC regime will be repealed on 1 August.
Structural Regulation
India: Panel Proposes Measures to Make GIFT City a Global Finance Hub
By Ajoy K Das | 01/04/2024
Government-appointed experts’ committee says clearer criteria should be provided to those wishing to set up a financial services company in GIFT City.
Structural Regulation
SFC Proposes to Allow REITs to Privatise and Merge More Easily
By Editors | 31/03/2024
Various market conduct regimes designed for listed companies would also be extended to listed CIS including REITs.
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