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

    Philippine SEC to Ban Unregistered Foreign Trading Platforms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/11/2023

    The SEC is planning to ban online stock and crypto trading platforms that are not registered to operate in the Philippines.

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    Capital Adequacy

    Low AUM, High Risk-based Capital Rules to Disrupt Funds Industry

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/11/2023

    As MAS plans to repeal the RFMC regime, players said that consolidation and dropouts are expected to impact the industry.

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI to Introduce Regulatory Framework for Index Providers

    By Ajoy K Das | 28/11/2023

    SEBI approved a number of proposals at its board meeting on Saturday, including measures to provide NPOs greater fund raising flexibility.

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    Trading & Investment

    India’s IFSCA Proposes Accredited Investor Framework for GIFT City

    By Ajoy K Das | 28/11/2023

    Minimum investment thresholds applicable to venture capital schemes, restricted schemes, and portfolio management services would not apply to accredited investors.

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    Trading & Investment

    CSRC Approves First Three Consumption-related REITs

    By Editors | 27/11/2023

    The new approvals come after the CSRC unveiled measures in March this year to foster the issuance of new REIT products.

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    Structural Regulation

    Australia to Introduce RBA Reform Bill to Parliament

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2023

    The bill will “reinforce the RBA’s independence, clarify its role and modernise its structure”, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said.

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    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Allows Indonesian Companies to Apply for Secondary Listings

    By Editors | 27/11/2023

    The inclusion of IDX on HKEX’s list of Recognised Stock Exchanges allows Indonesian companies to apply for a secondary listing in Hong Kong.

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    Trading & Investment

    SFC, HKEX Formally Announce Plans to Launch China Treasury Bond Futures

    By Editors | 26/11/2023

    The launch of treasury bond futures in Hong Kong will further expand the toolkit for overseas investors to hedge their exposure to Mainland assets.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    RBA to Lower Regulatory Burden for Small Securities Settlement Facilities

    By Mark Johnston | 26/11/2023

    The proposal aims to accommodate the “probable emergence of new, technologically innovative securities settlement facilities”.

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    Structural Regulation

    Mizuho Seeking Licence to Establish China Securities Unit

    By Editors | 24/11/2023

    If approved, Mizuho will become the third Japanese firm after Nomura and Daiwa to establish a securities company in China.

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