Structural Regulation

    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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