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

    Two New Digital Banks Approved for Launch in Malaysia

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/01/2024

    Boost Bank and AEON Bank received regulatory approval to begin digital banking operations. They were two of five applicants granted licences in 2022.

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    Capital Adequacy

    China Proposes Revised Rules for Financial Leasing Sector

    By Editors | 09/01/2024

    The NFRA added a new financial leverage indicator and new liquidity supervision indicators for financial leasing company evaluations.

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    Trading & Investment

    China Allows Funds to Be Net Sellers of Equity – Report

    By Editors | 09/01/2024

    The policy shift reverses window guidance issued last year asking funds to avoid being net sellers of equities on any trading day.

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    Trading & Investment

    Philippine Regulators Pledge to Deepen Bond Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2024

    The objective is to increase the diversity of corporate borrowers that issue bonds and to make risk pricing more active.

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    Credit Risk

    Indonesia’s OJK Lowers Interest Rate Cap for Online Lenders

    By Mark Johnston | 09/01/2024

    The new regulations tighten th caps on interest rates and late fees while also lowering borrowing limits imposed on debtors.

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    Trading & Investment

    Indonesia to Introduce Market Maker Regulations in 2024

    By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2024

    IDX plans to boost stock market liquidity and transaction value by implementing market maker regulations in 2024.

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    Payments & Settlements

    Korea FSC to Launch New Microfinance Assistance Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2024

    The new online platform will help users find suitable microfinance products based on their financial needs and situation.

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    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Tightens Rules for Disclosing Short Selling Trades

    By Ajoy K Das | 07/01/2024

    Institutional investors must disclose short selling transactions upfront. Individual investors must disclose the same at the end of each trading day.

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    Trading & Investment

    Beijing Stock Exchange Lists First Corporate Bond

    By Editors | 06/01/2024

    The BSE has previously listed government bonds. The new issuance is the first corporate bond listed on the BSE.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Extends Product Intervention Orders on Short Term Credit

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/01/2024

    The product intervention orders issued in July 2022 were to remain in force for 18 months. They will now remain in force until 1 October 2032.

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