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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    PEPs & Sanctions

    Shipping Groups Seeking “Sanctions-proof” Contracts with China

    By Editors | 17/05/2023

    Shipping groups are reportedly seeking to insert clauses in their contracts that would allow them to cancel deals with Chinese counterparts due to sanctions.

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    Structural Regulation

    MAS Issues “Close-to-Final” Derivatives Reporting Rule Updates

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/05/2023

    MAS set October 2024 as the commencement date for its new OTC derivatives reporting rules, aligning with ASIC.

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    Cryptocurrency

    US SEC Responds to Coinbase Request for Regulatory Clarity

    By Editors | 16/05/2023

    The SEC said it has no obligation to issue the “broad new regulations” for digital assets that Coinbase has requested.

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    Structural Regulation

    Banks Must Ensure LIBOR Transition Work is Complete: RBI

    By Editors | 14/05/2023

    No new transactions should be undertaken using USD LIBOR or MIFOR, and appropriate fallbacks must be in place in legacy contracts.

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    Trading & Investment

    IOSCO Issues Guidance on Good Practices For ETFs

    By Editors | 14/05/2023

    The good practices cover effective product structuring, disclosure, liquidity provision, and volatility control mechanisms.

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    Trading & Investment

    Korea Offers Tax Benefits to Investors in High Yield Bond Funds

    By Editors | 14/05/2023

    The incentive is expected to help boost the demand for mid- and low-credit grade corporate bonds in the market.

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    Structural Regulation

    MAS Reappoints Ravi Menon as Head for Two More Years

    By Editors | 14/05/2023

    Menon will serve as Managing Director until 31 May 2025 or his retirement from the Singapore Public Service, whichever is earlier.

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    Structural Regulation

    SSE, SZSE Issue Updated Guidelines for Infrastructure REITs

    By Mark Johnston | 13/05/2023

    The revised guidelines aim to optimise the review process, enhance information disclosures, and promote the infrastructure REITs market.

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    Trading & Investment

    FSS Governor Promotes Korea Finance in Southeast Asia Tour

    By Mark Johnston | 13/05/2023

    FSS chief Lee Bok-hyun met with central bank governors and global investors to showcase the potential of Korea’s financial market.

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    Trading & Investment

    EU Backtracks on Financial Advice Inducement Ban – Report

    By Editors | 13/05/2023

    The new plan is to limit the proposed ban on inducement payments to “execution-only” sales of investment products where no financial advice is delivered.

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