Structural Regulation

Trading & Investment

SGX RegCo Proposes Changes to Derivatives Trading Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 21/09/2023

The amendments update the requirements pertaining to customer margining and introduce rules to govern the use of algorithmic trading.

Structural Regulation

US SEC Adopts Amendments to Fund Naming Rules

By Editors | 21/09/2023

The new rules will help ensure that a fund’s portfolio aligns with a fund’s name and help to better protect investors, said SEC chair Gary Gensler.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Sri Lanka SEC Calls on Stockbroking Firms to Improve Governance

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 20/09/2023

SEC chairman asked brokerage firms to improve their understanding of compliance requirements and invest more in technology and infrastructure.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SEBI Introduces New Process for Investor Grievance Redressal

By Mark Johnston | 20/09/2023

SEBI has introduced a new process to expedite the resolution of investor complaints through its online platform SCORES.

Structural Regulation

Four Jurisdictions “Slow” on Approvals for UBS-Credit Suisse Merger

By Editors | 20/09/2023

Internal UBS document says uncooperative regulators could jeopardise the timeline of the merger as well as other related transactions.

Structural Regulation

INTERVIEW: Hong Kong’s Codes On Takeovers, Mergers Ripe for Amendment

By Jill Wong | 20/09/2023

Roger Cheng, who used to head the takeovers team at Hong Kong’s SFC, talks to Regulation Asia about the proposed changes to the SFC’s codes on takeovers and mergers and share buy-backs.

Structural Regulation

PBOC Promises Better Business Environment for Foreign Firms

By Editors | 20/09/2023

PBOC governor Pan Gongsheng said China will continue to open up its market for global businesses and create a more business friendly environment.

Custody & Infrastructure

Major FMIs to Collaborate on Digital Assets Development

By Editors | 20/09/2023

DTCC, Clearstream and Euroclear will work to improve standardisation and interoperability in the industry, focusing on real-money assets.

Alternative Markets

Cayman Islands to Open First Asia Office in Singapore

By Editors | 19/09/2023

The Cayman Islands government said the new office will help it pursue business opportunities in Asia and build strategic relationships including in Hong Kong.