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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    Structural Regulation

    Mainland, HK Can Mutually Recognise Court Judgments

    By Editors | 30/01/2024

    The new arrangement will make it easier to resolve civil and commercial disputes involving cross-border elements.

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    Trading & Investment

    SGX, IDX to Explore Dual Listings Under New MoU

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/01/2024

    SGX and IDX will explore collaboration on depositary receipts, ETF cross-listings, index development, and dual listings.

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    Structural Regulation

    India’s IFSCA Issues Eligibility Criteria for Accredited Investors

    By Ajoy K Das | 30/01/2024

    The GIFT City regulator has specified criteria for individuals, sole proprietorships and other investment entities who can be deemed accredited investors.

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Extends Deadline for Market Rumour Verification Rule

    By Ajoy K Das | 29/01/2024

    The regulator said the extension was necessary to finalise industry standards and implement certain legal amendments.

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    Trading & Investment

    CSRC Adds More Securities Lending Curbs to Boost Stock Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 29/01/2024

    Shareholders are no longer allowed to lend shares during their lock-up period. Borrowed shares will no longer be available on the same day.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    IOSCO Seeks Feedback on Post Trade Risk Reduction Services

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/01/2024

    IOSCO believes portfolio compression and counterparty risk optimisation services deserve attention from regulators globally.

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    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Taiwan Won’t Reopen Applications for Online-only Insurers

    By Editors | 27/01/2024

    Applications submitted in 2022 were not approved. Following a “comprehensive assessment”, the FSC said it will not reopen applications.

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    Trading & Investment

    Korea Amends Law to Guard Against Unregulated Investment Advice

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/01/2024

    Unregistered investment advisors are allowed to operate online chatrooms, but only to provide “non-specific investment advice” to a “general audience”.

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    Trading & Investment

    South Korea to Ease Regulations for P2P Lending Platforms

    By Mark Johnston | 25/01/2024

    The FSC announces plans to ease regulations and support the growth of the P2P lending industry.

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    Trading & Investment

    KOFIA to Draw Up Measures to Resolve ‘Korea Discount’

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 25/01/2024

    Measures include inducing listed companies to improve their dividend payout ratios and enhance investment returns for shareholders.

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