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

    China Further Clamps Down on Quantitative Trading Strategies

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/02/2024

    Quant funds are asked to stop offering Direct Market Access products to external clients and to reduce their use of leverage for proprietary trades.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    MAS Updates Guidelines for Fund Management Companies

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/02/2024

    The main amendment concerns compliance arrangements FMCs should have in place. MAS also reminded auditors of their FMC-related obligations.

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    Cybersecurity

    Philippine SEC Consults on Cyber Resilience Guidance

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/02/2024

    The SEC and PSE are consulting proposed guidance for regulated entities on establishing and maintaining a cyber resilience framework.

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    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan: FSC Offical Says No Need for BNPL Regulation

    By Editors | 28/02/2024

    FSC official said judicial and police authorities can already take action against BNPL operators that engage in illegal activities such as usury or illegal debt collection.

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    Structural Regulation

    Philippine SEC Eases IPO Rules for Energy Firms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/02/2024

    The SEC has simplified registration procedures for energy firms to offer and sell shares to the public.

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    Payments & Settlements

    EU Council Adopts New Rules Mandating Instant Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2024

    Banks and other payment service providers will be required to offer instant payments to consumers and businesses.

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    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Proposes to Relax Requirements for Mutual Funds

    By Ajoy K Das | 27/02/2024

    Separate dedicated fund managers would no longer need to be appointed for commodity and overseas investments.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Crypto Firm Kraken Files Motion to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit

    By Mark Johnston | 27/02/2024

    Kraken argues that the SEC has no authority over its operations as the cryptocurrencies it offers are not securities or investment contracts.

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    Trading & Investment

    Malaysia Commits to Cutting IPO Approval Time to Three Months

    By Editors | 27/02/2024

    IPO applications submitted from 1 March 2024 will take just 3 months for approval, down from the current 4-12 months typically required.

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    Trading & Investment

    Wealth Connect Enhancements to Drive Investment: HSBC

    By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2024

    Around a quarter of WMC investors intend to invest CNY 1 million or more via the Scheme in the next 12 months.

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