Structural Regulation

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

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKMA, SFC to Add Calculation Periods to Clearing Rules

    By Editors | 03/04/2022

    The HKMA and SFC also proposed to add Nomura Financial Products Europe GmbH to the FSP List under the OTC derivatives clearing regime.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Approves Enhancements to CIS Rules

    By Editors | 03/04/2022

    The amendments will require CIS managers and certain designated employees to invest in the CIS they manage, and limit investment in other CIS managers.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Japan, EU Enhance Framework on Regulatory Cooperation

    By Mark Johnston | 02/04/2022

    The adoption of the regulatory cooperation framework follows the signing of an amended MoC by Japan’s FSA and ESMA.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SFC Sets Out Expectations on Complaints Handling Processes

    By Editors | 01/04/2022

    LCs should set a 7-day timeline for acknowledging receipt of complaints and a 2-month timeline for providing a final response to the complainant.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    APRA Sets Out Roadmap for Full Transition to APRA Connect

    By Editors | 01/04/2022

    APRA says it will receive all data collections through APRA Connect by 2027, and regulated entities should prepare by exploring automation opportunities.

    Market Data & Technology

    ISDA Publishes New Paper on Digital Regulatory Reporting

    By Editors | 01/04/2022

    DRR will allow for consistent rule interpretation, more streamlined and automated reporting, and fewer data quality issues, ISDA says.

    Structural Regulation

    US SEC Proposes Enhanced Protections for SPAC Investors

    By Editors | 31/03/2022

    The proposal aims to provide SPAC investors additional disclosures and protections similar to those they would receive in an IPO.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Proposes to Shorten Timelines for Open Offers, Buybacks

    By Editors | 31/03/2022

    The proposed changes include a shorter time period during which an open offer or buyback offer can remain open, from 10 days to 5 days.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Finalises New Complaints Data Reporting Framework

    By Editors | 31/03/2022

    Under the framework, 11 large financial firms will be required to report internal dispute resolution data to ASIC for the first time by 28 February 2023.

    Structural Regulation

    MAS Publishes New Compliance Toolkit for CMS Licensees

    By Editors | 31/03/2022

    The toolkit is applicable to CMS licensees that deal in capital markets products, advise on corporate finance, or provide product financing, custodial services or credit rating services.

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