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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.
Trading & Investment
Japan Asset Management Taskforce Discusses Proposals for Reform
By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2023
Task force members discussed measures to attract foreign fund managers and increase retail access to alternative investments, unlisted stocks and overseas assets through funds.
Trading & Investment
SGX Lists Third ETF Under Shenzhen Trading Link
By Editors | 10/11/2023
The new ETF, a collaboration between CGS-CIMB Securities and Fullgoal Asset Management, is the first CSI 1000 ETF listed outside of China.
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Singapore BNPL Code Enter Next Phase of Implementation
By Editors | 09/11/2023
Six BNPL providers will undergo audits over the next few months and have to become accredited by 31 March 2024.
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China Regulators Have Upbeat Message for Market Participants
By Editors | 09/11/2023
China will continue opening up its markets and supporting vulnerable parts of the economy. Two new foreign-funded insurance brokerage companies were approved this week.
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US Adds Vietnam to FX Monitoring List, Removes Korea
By Editors | 09/11/2023
US Treasury is monitoring the currency practices and macroeconomic policies of six trading partners, including China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan.
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Bangladesh Issues New Draft Rules for Stock Dealers and Brokers
By Ajoy K Das | 09/11/2023
The rules will require stock dealers and brokers to separate management from ownership, and meet higher paid-up capital requirements.
Trading & Investment
Finance Leaders Highlight Risks, Opportunities at Key Hong Kong Summit
By Manesh Samtani | 08/11/2023
Chinese vice premier He Lifeng pledged continued support for Hong Kong. CSRC vice chairman Wang Jianjun discussed efforts to further expand Stock Connect.
Structural Regulation
Singapore Introduces Financial Penalties Under New Copyright Scheme
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 08/11/2023
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore can take regulatory actions against CMOs for breaching license conditions, including imposing financial penalties.
Cryptocurrency
SFC Awards Licences to HK Unit of Swiss Crypto Bank, SEBA
By Manesh Samtani | 08/11/2023
The licences allow SEBA Hong Kong to deal in, advise on, and conduct asset management for traditional securities and virtual assets.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Singaporean Fintechs Expand into Australia with Project Lorikeet
By Mark Johnston | 07/11/2023
Four Singaporean fintech companies have successfully expanded into the Australian market through a joint initiative by SFA and Austrade.
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