Structural Regulation

    Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.

    Structural Regulation

    SGX RegCo Extends Suspension of Issuer Watch-List Reviews

    By Editors | 26/05/2022

    The extension will enable issuers time to operate under normal business conditions and recover from Covid-19 related challenges.

    Payments & Settlements

    BSP Issues Draft Operating Rules for RTGS Payment System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/05/2022

    The RTGS system shall be operated, managed and maintained by the BSP given its recent designation as a systemically important payment system.

    Structural Regulation

    Implementation of Global Tax Reforms to Be Delayed

    By Editors | 26/05/2022

    The full text of the agreement will not be ready by mid-year as originally planned. Implementation is now expected in 2024 rather than 2023.

    Structural Regulation

    ‘Significant Issues’ Remain on US-China Audit Deal

    By Editors | 26/05/2022

    The SEC’s YJ Fischer confirmed that progress has been made in talks with Chinese regulators, but warned that time was “quickly running out”.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    CSRC Revises Rules for Managers of Publicly Offered Funds

    By Editors | 24/05/2022

    The rules increase emphasis on ethical conduct and governance, loosen licensing restrictions, and allow public fund managers to outsource operations.

    Trading & Investment

    ARRC Endorses 12 Month Term SOFR for Legacy LIBOR Loans

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/05/2022

    ARRC approved the CME 12-month Term SOFR rate for legacy LIBOR consumer products and trade and receivables finance.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Unveils Capital Market Measures to Accelerate Recovery

    By Darien Choong | 24/05/2022

    The measures include support for IPO applicants, listing fee waivers, and regulatory support for securities firms.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX to Establish First Non-Asia Offices This Year – Report

    By Editors | 24/05/2022

    New offices in Europe and the US will allow HKEX to provide services and support to international companies seeking to list or invest in Hong Kong.

    Trading & Investment

    China’s Futures and Derivatives Law: A New Era

    By Jonathan Quie | 24/05/2022

    The new law sets the stage for the continued growth and development of the country’s capital market, say Melody Yang and Jonathan Quie.

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia SC, Labuan FSA to Enhance Supervisory Cooperation

    By Editors | 24/05/2022

    The MOU will enable the SC and FSA to strengthen collaboration in areas such as risk monitoring and promote capital market stability.

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