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Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.
Payments & Settlements
SEBI Defers Deadline on Use of Pool Accounts for Fund Transactions
By Editors | 09/04/2022
SEBI said AMFI has sought additional time for the implementation of directions that prohibit intermediaries from pooling investor money for mutual fund transactions.
Credit Risk
China to Use ‘Social Credit’ Scores in Lending Market
By Darien Choong | 07/04/2022
Authorities say they are seeking to use the social credit system to improve financing opportunities and increase lending to businesses and individuals.
Structural Regulation
EU Banks Seek Easing of Proposed Rules for Third Country Banks
By Editors | 07/04/2022
Banks are reportedly concerned that measures proposed in October will make it harder to access international markets and cross-border services.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Clarifies New Related Party Transaction Rule
By Editors | 07/04/2022
Related party transactions approved before 1 April under the old rules will require approval from shareholders.
Structural Regulation
Korea FSS Commences Inspections of Internet-only Banks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2022
The FSS is set to conduct 779 regular or occasional inspections on financial firms throughout this year.
Structural Regulation
CBIRC to Ease Rules on Bank Bond Issuance, Foreign Investment
By Editors | 06/04/2022
A requirement for foreign FIs to have USD 10 billion in assets to establish or become strategic investors in Chinese commercial banks has been removed.
Structural Regulation
Tokyo Bourse Starts Trading Under New Market Structure
By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2022
The launch of the new structure saw trading progress smoothly, with no system problems or technical glitches, although trading volume was thin.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
BOT Pushes for Fair, Transparent Pricing of Financial Products
By Editors | 06/04/2022
The BOT has issued guidelines on how firms should charge interest, service fees and penalties for financial products and services.
Trading & Investment
FSB Applauds ‘Smooth Transition’ Away from LIBOR
By Editors | 05/04/2022
The FSB highlights a need to continue building liquidity in RFR-based products, use SOFR across global markets, and plan for the remaining USD LIBOR settings to cease.
Structural Regulation
HDFC to Seek Regulatory Approval to Merge Into Banking Unit
By Editors | 05/04/2022
The merger is made possible by regulatory guidelines issued last year which reduced the arbitrage NBFCs have enjoyed over banks while also allowing large NBFCs to become banks.
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