Structural Regulation

Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.

SEBI Directs FMIs to Self-Assess Compliance With PFMIs

By Ajoy K Das | 21/12/2023

Depositories and clearing corporations are directed to assess their compliance with the PFMIs on a periodic basis and report the results to SEBI.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong to Revive Immigration Scheme for Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/12/2023

The minimum investment stands at HK$30mn and includes a mandatory financial commitment to bolster local technology and innovation.

Structural Regulation

ACCC Responds to Government’s Merger Reform Proposals

By Editors | 21/12/2023

ACCC Chair Gina-Cass-Gottlieb said the government’s proposals for merger reform aren’t sufficient and that the ACCC’s own proposal would achieve the “right balance”.

Structural Regulation

UK to Launch Digital Securities Sandbox on 8 Jan 2024

By Editors | 20/12/2023

The sandbox will allow FMIs to test the use of new technology including DLT to operate trading venues and perform CSD activities.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Bursa Malaysia Fines Ten Serba Dinamik Directors for Listing Rule Breaches

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/12/2023

Timely and accurate disclosure of financial statements and material information are fundamental obligations of listed companies, Bursa Malaysia said.

Payments & Settlements

BSP Retains Moratorium on InstaPay and PESONet Fee Increases

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/12/2023

The moratorium will remain in place as the BSP works to eliminate fees entirely for small e-payment transactions.

Custody & Infrastructure

HashKey Secure Fund Management Licence in Singapore

By Editors | 20/12/2023

With the new licence, HashKey intends to provide regulated fund management services to institutional and accredited investors from Singapore.

Trading & Investment

SFC Reminds Market of Coming Changes to Position Limit Regime

By Mark Johnston | 20/12/2023

The SFC has published an FAQ and updated its guidance note to help market participants understand the amendments, which come into force on Friday.

Structural Regulation

Korea Unveils Details on New English Disclosure Requirements

By Mark Johnston | 20/12/2023

South Korea’s FSC unveiled details on its phased approach to mandatory English disclosures for listed companies in Korea.

Capital Adequacy

SFC Fines Brokerage for Breaching Financial Resources Rules

By Mark Johnston | 19/12/2023

Central Wealth Securities Investment made various accounting and calculation errors in its financial returns and had a liquid capital deficit for eight months.

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