Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

PBOC Issues New Rules for FHCs on Related-Party Transactions

By Editors | 12/02/2023

Financial holding companies have to set upper limits for related-party transactions and establish systems for their management, reporting and disclosure.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Proposes Slew of Rule Changes for Alternative Investment Funds

By Editors | 12/02/2023

SEBI proposes to eliminate upfront fees charged to investors in AIFs, and to require mandatory dematerialisation of AIF units, among other changes.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Loosens Rules on Meeting Minimum Public Float Requirement

By Editors | 11/02/2023

Listed companies are allowed to increase public float through the exercise of options, the allotment of shares under an ESOP, and by selling promoter shares to an ETF.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Proposes to Permanently Allow Electronic Meetings

By Editors | 10/02/2023

Under proposed amendments, companies, VCCs and business trusts will continue to have the option of conducting fully virtual or hybrid general meetings.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia to Consult on Changes to Financial Advice Framework

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2023

The newly released quality of advice review report offers 22 recommendations for regulatory changes to make financial advice more affordable and accessible.

Cloud & Infrastructure

As Regulation Evolves, Regtech Will Continue to Boom  

By Leo Labeis | 09/02/2023

The success of the Digital Regulatory Reporting (DRR) programme highlights the opportunity that regtech presents and the increasingly important role technology will play in compliance, says Leo Labeis.

Trading & Investment

HKEX to Support Listings by Nanjing Tech Enterprises

By Editors | 09/02/2023

Nanjing, home to about 18,000 technology enterprises, has become a significant growth centre for new economy industries, HKEX said.

Structural Regulation

South Korea to Start Opening Up Domestic FX Market

By Manesh Samtani | 08/02/2023

In 2024, the interbank FX market will be opened to offshore financial firms that become certified as ‘registered foreign institutions’.

Sustainable Finance

BNM Issues Consultation on New Financial Inclusion Framework

By Editors | 07/02/2023

BNM says the vision of the Framework is to provide a more expansive and holistic approach to elevate financial well-being in Malaysia.