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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
NDRC, HKMA to Promote Mainland Bond Issuance in Hong Kong
By Manesh Samtani | 19/10/2023
The MoU was signed at the Belt and Road Forum, where 100-plus other agreements were also signed and Xi Jinping unveiled further plans to support the initiative.
Trading & Investment
Korea: Registration for Trading FX Market Opens for Foreign Firms
By Manesh Samtani | 19/10/2023
Bank of Korea said about 30 overseas FIs have expressed interest in participating in the domestic FX market when access opens in January.
Trading & Investment
SSE to Transition All Bond Bookbuilding to Centralised System
By Editors | 18/10/2023
The Shanghai exchange said bond issuers can use the centralised system voluntarily until 31 December, then it will become mandatory.
Trading & Investment
More Chinese SOEs Move to Support Stock Market
By Mark Johnston | 18/10/2023
SOEs are buying back shares and withdrawing share sale plans. Goldman expects a recovery rally towards year-end.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Tightens Export Controls on Advanced Computing Chips
By Editors | 18/10/2023
The Commerce Department said changes are needed to maintain the effectiveness of the export controls imposed in October 2022 and close loopholes.
Payments & Settlements
CPMI Seeks Feedback on Governance of FPS Interlinking Arrangements
By Editors | 18/10/2023
The interlinking of fast payment systems is “one of the most promising solutions” for enhancing cross-border payments, CPMI says.
Structural Regulation
Russia’s Sberbank Secures FPI Registration in India
By Editors | 18/10/2023
State-owned Sberbank is the first Russian bank to secure Category I FPI registration in India. VTB is also seeking the licence.
Market Data & Technology
DSB Launches UPI Service, a Milestone for Derivatives Markets
By Manesh Samtani | 18/10/2023
The US, EU, UK, Australia and Singapore will all start requiring UPI reporting for OTC derivatives transactions in 2024.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
HKMA Takes Issue With Rate Setting Practices in Premium Financing
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/10/2023
Some AIs changed the interest rates they charged for premium financing facilities without ensuring customers knew such changes were possible.
Structural Regulation
China Formally Shifts Some PBOC Responsibilities to NFRA
By Editors | 17/10/2023
The PBOC will no longer be responsible for financial consumer protection and supervision of financial holding companies.
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