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Structural Regulation
Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.
Payments & Settlements
Australia Proposes Licensing Framework for Payment Services
By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2023
Payment service providers would need to be licensed by ASIC, and in some cases, APRA. The ePayments Code will also be updated and made mandatory.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
HKAB, DTCA Issue Revised Banking Code of Practice
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2023
Banks are expected to achieve full compliance with the new Code within 6 months. More time is given for provisions involving complex system changes.
Trading & Investment
China Proposes Rule Update to Enhance National Social Security Fund
By Editors | 08/12/2023
The National Social Security Fund will be able to invest in more types of assets, to improve flexibility and boost China’s capital market.
Market Data & Technology
DSB Forms New Advisory Committee for ISIN, UPI Services
By Editors | 07/12/2023
The new committee will provide recommendations on governance matters related to the ISIN and UPI Services.
Structural Regulation
PBOC Issues New Rules for Bond Valuation Agencies
By Editors | 06/12/2023
The rules will improve transparency over the selection and use of data sources, valuation methodologies, and conflicts of interest
Trading & Investment
SGX Sets Out Listing Requirements for Active ETFs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/12/2023
Active ETF managers must publish indicative NAV throughout the trading day, disclose NAV daily, and publish fund performance and portfolio holdings monthly.
Trading & Investment
Australia Consults on Improving Super Fund Retirement Outcomes
By Editors | 06/12/2023
Discussion paper examines how super funds can better support members and deliver better retirement income products and services.
Structural Regulation
UK FCA Consults on Regulatory Approach for Overseas Funds
By Editors | 05/12/2023
The new regime will provide a “streamlined process” for overseas funds to market to UK retail customers if the government finds a jurisdiction equivalent.
Payments & Settlements
HKMA, BOT Launch Cross-border QR Payment Linkage
By Editors | 05/12/2023
Travellers from Thailand and Hong Kong can make retail payments by using their mobile banking apps to scan the Hong Kong and Thai QR codes displayed by merchants.
Cryptocurrency
IOSCO Chair Calls for Coordinated Response to Crypto Challenges
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/12/2023
Jean-Paul Servais and Tuang Lee Lim from IOSCO highlight the need for standardised guidelines for crypto, digital assets and sustainability.
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