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Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.
Trading & Investment
Shanghai Unveils 50-Point Plan to Return to Normalcy
By Darien Choong | 31/05/2022
Banks will be asked to renew SME loans; asset managers are asked to set up global or regional investment management centres in Shanghai.
Structural Regulation
ACCC Commences Legal Proceedings Against Mastercard Units
By Editors | 31/05/2022
The ACCC says Mastercard offered cheaper rates to over 20 major retail businesses if they used its own network to process transactions.
Alternative Markets
Korea to Introduce New Venture Capital Investment Vehicle
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/05/2022
So-called ‘Business Development Companies’ will be listed on the stock market and allowed to invest in and lend to startups and innovative companies.
Payments & Settlements
Myanmar Bans Use of Foreign Currency for Local Payments
By Editors | 30/05/2022
The central bank said the use of foreign currencies in domestic payments could lead to higher demand for dollars and cause exchange rate instability.
Structural Regulation
HKMA Directs Banks to Comply with New Rules for Trust Business
By Editors | 29/05/2022
Banks and their subsidiaries have until 1 June 2023 to comply with new regulatory requirements for their trust business and related activities.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
NZ FMA Issues Record-keeping Guidance for Advice Firms
By Editors | 29/05/2022
The FMA says a robust record keeping practice will enhance confidence in a financial advice provider’s compliance framework.
Structural Regulation
Hong Kong, US to End Mutual Recognition of Accountants
By Editors | 29/05/2022
An agreement could not be reached about a requirement for US accountants to have one year of local experience to practise in Hong Kong.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Issues New Norms to Boost Appeal of ETFs, Index Funds
By Editors | 29/05/2022
ETF managers must appoint at least two market makers. The minimum subscription amount required for new fund offers has been reduced.
Trading & Investment
ASIC Proposes to Extend Retail Ban on Binary Options
By Editors | 29/05/2022
ASIC’s product intervention order is due to expire on 7 October 2022. ASIC proposes to extend it until 1 October 2031.
Trading & Investment
Japan FSA Revises Rules on Best Execution Policy
By Editors | 28/05/2022
Securities firms are required to provide customers with easy-to-understand descriptions of their best execution policy.
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