Structural Regulation

Payments & Settlements

CPMI Advances Work on Enhancing Cross-border Payments

By Editors | 13/05/2022

A final report has been issued on extending RTGS operating hours, and another offering a framework for jurisdictions to self-assess payment system access.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

UK Unveils Legislative Agenda for Financial Services, Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 12/05/2022

The agenda includes support for safe crypto adoption, stronger powers to tackle illicit finance, and better fraud protections for consumers.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Freezes New IPOs Amid Concerns of Rejected Bids

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/05/2022

IPO subscription applications are being rejected because funds are not being blocked, with some investors “gaming” the system.

Trading & Investment

First Rural Lender Added to Greater Bay WMC Scheme

By Darien Choong | 11/05/2022

Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank has partnered with DBS Hong Kong to offer cross-border wealth management services to mainland residents in the GBA.

Market Abuse

BSEC Proposes to Strengthen Rules Against Insider Trading

By Editors | 10/05/2022

Listed companies will have to disclose all loan activities, contracts with related parties, and technology changes as ‘price sensitive information’.

Cryptocurrency

MAS Grants Fifth DPT Licence Under PSA to Coinhako

By Editors | 10/05/2022

Coinhako is the fifth firm to receive a full DPT licence under the PSA, after TripleA, FOMO Pay, DBS Vickers and Independent Reserve.

Market Data & Technology

SEHK to Unify Main Board, GEM Websites From 28 May

By Editors | 08/05/2022

The websites will be unified to optimise HKEX’s technical infrastructure and provide investors more streamlined access to market information.

Structural Regulation

US-China Talks on Audit Cooperation in ‘Late Stage’ – Reports

By Darien Choong | 08/05/2022

The talks are described as “late stage” due to concessions made by the CSRC. The SEC has added over 80 more companies to a list of Chinese firms that could be delisted in New York.

Market Data & Technology

SEBI Directs Stock Exchanges to Audit Systems and Networks

By Editors | 08/05/2022

Stock exchanges must certify that their trading architecture and co-location facilities conform with regulatory requirements and treat all market participants fairly and equitably.