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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    Trading & Investment

    CME Group to Launch Offshore Renminbi Options on 3 April

    By Editors | 07/03/2023

    USD/CNH options have become one of the most traded pairs in the OTC market. The new listed contracts will offer a centrally cleared alternative.

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    Payments & Settlements

    BSP Seeking to Eliminate Fees for Small Value Transactions

    By Editors | 06/03/2023

    The BSP is considering lowering the RRR in exchange for banks waiving their fees on small transactions, as part of efforts to promote financial inclusion.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Commerce Department Adds 3 Dozen Entities to Trade Blacklist

    By Editors | 06/03/2023

    Of the 37 companies added to the list, 28 are Chinese entities including those involved in advanced technologies and genetic data collection.

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    Structural Regulation

    LME Faces First Ever Enforcement Probe Over Nickel Market Suspension

    By Editors | 06/03/2023

    This is the first time UK regulators have opened an enforcement investigation against an exchange, which observers say could point to serious misconduct or compliance failures.

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    Trading & Investment

    Foreign Firms Announce New Mutual Fund Launches in China

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2023

    Neuberger Berman and Fidelity International are launching new funds. AllianceBernstein won approval. UBS is planning to apply. VanEck is withdrawing.

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    Structural Regulation

    Singapore Amends Thresholds for Gaining PR Status Under GIP

    By Editors | 06/03/2023

    Applicants will have to invest at least S$10mn in a business or S$25mn in a GIP-select fund, compared to $2.5mn currently.

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    Trading & Investment

    Stock Connect Expansion to Launch on 13 March 2023

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/03/2023

    Mainland investors will have access to about 80 more HK-listed stocks; International investors will have access to more than 1,000 more Mainland-listed stocks.

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    Structural Regulation

    Korea: New Task Force Plans Measures to Improve Banking Sector

    By Editors | 06/03/2023

    Regulators are considering allowing shareholders to vote on executive compensation, introducing clawback provisions, and granting new bank approvals, among other measures.

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    Structural Regulation

    Australia Proposes Rules to Support New Foreign Ownership Register

    By Editors | 05/03/2023

    Proposed amendments prescribe the circumstances in which foreign investors must report certain interests and information for inclusion in the new Register.

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    Trading & Investment

    Indonesia Set to Lift Pandemic Restrictions on Stock Market

    By Editors | 04/03/2023

    From April, OJK will allow short-selling to resume for some stocks, bring back pre-pandemic auto-rejection rules, and adjust trading hours.

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