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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
HKIFA Calls for Clear ‘Exit Strategy’ from Covid Restrictions
By Editors | 27/04/2022
The HKIFA says many fund managers have or are planning to relocate, largely to Singapore, due to Hong Kong’s tough Covid-related restrictions.
Trading & Investment
LME to Cease Trading in Gold, Silver Futures in July
By Editors | 27/04/2022
The LME said the decision was made following discussions with market participants and “in light of the low levels of trading activity”.
Structural Regulation
HKEX, SFC to Open HKIDR Testing to Market on 16 May
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2022
Regulated intermediaries are asked to get ready for the testing, which is mandatory. The HKIDR is expected to be implemented in the later part of Q4 2022.
Trading & Investment
SFC Proposes Amendments to Position Limit Regime
By Editors | 26/04/2022
The proposals will expand the list of futures and options contracts for which the SFC may prescribe position limits.
Structural Regulation
China Proposes to Enhance Licencing System for Dual-use Goods
By Darien Choong | 26/04/2022
The draft regulations are aimed at fulfilling China’s international obligations on non-proliferation and addressing the fragmented structure of the existing rule system for export controls.
Structural Regulation
CSRC Vice Chair ‘Hopeful’ on US-China Audit Supervision
By Darien Choong | 26/04/2022
CSRC vice chair Fang Xinhai said he is “very hopeful” that an agreement can be reached with US regulators in the “near future”.
Structural Regulation
RBI Expands LEI Requirements for Corporate Borrowers
By Manesh Samtani | 26/04/2022
The RBI has prescribed timelines for borrowers with exposure of INR 50 million to obtain an LEI, including customers of NBFCs and UCBs.
Market Data & Technology
SEBI Issues Operational Guidelines for DLT-based Platform
By Editors | 25/04/2022
The new DLT-based platform is designed to monitor security creation, covenants and asset cover of non-convertible securities.
Trading & Investment
China Officially Launches Voluntary Private Pension Scheme
By Editors | 25/04/2022
Employees will be allowed to contribute up to CNY 12,000 annually to individual pension accounts, which can be invested in relatively lower risk and longer-term financial products.
Structural Regulation
SSE, SZSE Finalise Rules Changes to Enhance Bond Market
By Darien Choong | 25/04/2022
The regulations simplify bond listing requirements, promote greater market participation, and create a more standardised and transparent bond market.
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