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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
Indonesia, Singapore Start QR Payment Interconnection Trial
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/08/2023
The QR payment linkage between Indonesia and Singapore is expected to officially launch within H2 2023 after the completion of the trials.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SFC Fines Changjiang Corporate Finance for Sponsor Failures
By Editors | 21/08/2023
The company is prohibited from acting as a sponsor for listing applications in Hong Kong for one year, potentially longer if deficiencies are not addressed.
Payments & Settlements
Cambodia, Laos Launch Cross-border QR Payment Link
By Editors | 21/08/2023
A second phase of the cross-border payments link between Cambodia and Laos is expected to launch in Q4 2023.
Structural Regulation
China Issues Policy to Boost Commercial Credit System
By Mark Johnston | 21/08/2023
The policy outlines measures to establish standards for credit revaluations and enhance access to affordable credit for businesses.
Trading & Investment
Abaxx Seeks to Launch World’s First Nickel Sulphate Futures in Singapore
By Mark Johnston | 21/08/2023
Nickel sulphate is a key ingredient of EV batteries. The launch of the new futures contract is subject to review by MAS.
Trading & Investment
China Unveils Package of Measures to Reinvigorate Stock Market
By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2023
The measures include reducing transaction fees, encouraging stock buybacks by listed companies, and a possible extension of trading hours.
Trading & Investment
FSC Korea Outlines Policy Initiatives Planned for H2
By Editors | 20/08/2023
The initiatives focus on restoring investor trust, strengthening capital market structure, and ensuring financial stability.
Structural Regulation
Bangladesh Bank Receives 52 Digital Bank Licence Applications
By Editors | 20/08/2023
The number of applications substantially exceeds projections by Bangladesh Bank, which initially intends to only grant two or three licences
Liquidity Risk
Evergrande Files for Bankruptcy Protection in New York Court
By Editors | 20/08/2023
The Chapter 15 filing is intended to protect Evergrandes US assets while it works to secure approval from creditors for an offshore debt restructuring plan.
Payments & Settlements
RBA Drops Plan to Ban Default Routing on Debit Cards
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 18/08/2023
A recent public consultation raised concerns that the ban could lead to unsuccessful transactions and necessitate the expensive reissuing of all debit cards.
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