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

    SC Malaysia Simplifies Process for ACE-to-Main Market Transfers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/12/2023

    The new transfer process will incentivise ACE Market companies to improve corporate value and achieve sustainable growth.

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    Payments & Settlements

    Indonesia, Korea Finalise Rules for Local Currency Transactions

    By Mark Johnston | 14/12/2023

    The two countries unveil operational guidelines that will implement a local currency transactions framework in 2024.

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    Structural Regulation

    Korea Eases Market Access Requirements for Foreign Investors

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/12/2023

    The foreign investor registration requirement is abolished and reporting requirements applicable to omnibus accounts have been eased.

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    Trading & Investment

    Shenzhen, Abu Dhabi Agree to Cooperate on Capital Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/12/2023

    The exchanges will explore cooperation on index and fixed-income products, ETF product interoperability, and depositary receipts.

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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    RBNZ Returns to Single Mandate, Renewing Focus on Inflation

    By Editors | 14/12/2023

    The RBNZ was tasked with a dual mandate in 2018, targeting both low inflation and full employment. “This change was a mistake,” said Finance Minister Nicola Willis.

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    Trading & Investment

    Japan Publishes Conclusions from Asset Management Task Force

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/12/2023

    The FSA published a report outlining proposals to develop Japan’s asset management industry and encourage households to invest their savings.

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    Supervision & Enforcement

    China NFRA to Apply More Discretion in Penalty Decisions

    By Editors | 13/12/2023

    The NFRA says it will strictly abide by the principles of legality, proportionality, and due process when handing out penalties to banks and insurers.

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    Payments & Settlements

    PBOC Establishes Yuan Clearing Arrangement With Serbia

    By Editors | 13/12/2023

    Agreements to establish yuan clearing arrangements have also recently been signed with Cambodia, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Laos and Pakistan.

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    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan FSC Completes Review to Identify Outdated Regulations

    By Editors | 13/12/2023

    Nearly 9,000 letters and orders will be removed as of 20 December. Four new measures will be adopted in 2024 to improve the regulatory environment.

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    Trading & Investment

    Philippines Lists Maiden Sukuk Issuance on Nasdaq Dubai

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/12/2023

    Benjamin Diokno said the enhances the Philippine Islamic finance market and strengthens economic ties with the Middle East.

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