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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.
Structural Regulation
APRA Reviews Data Collection on Access to Bank Branches
By Editors | 04/04/2023
The review is aimed at identifying ways APRA’s Points of Presence data collection can better capture indicators on how banking services are accessed.
Structural Regulation
UK FCA Announces Decision on Synthetic USD LIBOR Rates
By Editors | 04/04/2023
1-, 3- and 6-month synthetic USD LIBOR rates will continue to be published for 15 months after the USD LIBOR bank panel ceases on 30 June.
Trading & Investment
CME Group Launches Offshore Yuan Options Contracts
By Editors | 04/04/2023
Traders no longer view the yuan as an emerging-market currency like it was ten years ago, said Chris Povey.
Structural Regulation
CSRC Finalises New Rules for Futures Exchanges
By Editors | 03/04/2023
New requirements cover product listings, programmatic trading, internal governance, risk monitoring, emergency planning, and financial management, among other areas.
Structural Regulation
Bursa Malaysia Finalises Rules for LEAP-to-ACE Listing Transfers
By Editors | 03/04/2023
Bursa Malaysia’s Julian Hashim said the amendments offer a clearer roadmap for LEAP companies aiming to graduate to the ACE Market.
Cryptocurrency
US Futures SRO Issues New Rule for Crypto Activities
By Editors | 03/04/2023
The compliance rule covers anti-fraud, just and equitable principles of trade, disclosure, and supervision requirements for spot bitcoin and ether trading.
Payments & Settlements
China, Brazil Abandon US Dollar as Intermediary Currency
By Editors | 03/04/2023
China and Brazil will exchange renminbi and reals directly to settle trade and financial transactions.
Trading & Investment
Citadel Seeking Licence to Relaunch Japan Hedge Fund Office
By Editors | 03/04/2023
Citadel shut down its Japan operations during the 2008 GFC, but is seeking to reopen in Tokyo by the end of the year.
Payments & Settlements
ASEAN to Reduce Reliance on Major Currencies to Safeguard Stability
By Editors | 02/04/2023
ASEAN finance ministers and central bank governors agreed to increase usage of local currencies for trade settlements.
Payments & Settlements
Singapore, Malaysia Launch Cross-border QR Payments Link
By Editors | 31/03/2023
The payment linkage will allow customers of participating financial institutions to make retail payments by scanning NETS QR and DuitNow QR codes.
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