Structural Regulation

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

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan to Ease Limit on Investment in Mainland Financial Firms

    By Editors | 30/01/2022

    The FSC proposes to allow Taiwanese securities and futures companies to own more than 50 percent of Mainland institutions.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan FSC Finalises Rules on Listco Related Party Transactions

    By Darien Choong | 28/01/2022

    The rules seek to strengthen the management of related party transactions and improve the quality of opinions issued by external experts.

    Trading & Investment

    KRX Chief Vows to Improve Investor Protection in Stock Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/01/2022

    Sohn Byung-doo suggests lockup periods be imposed on executives following an IPO, and that companies be required to consider retail investors when processing spinoff IPOs.

    Trading & Investment

    Five More HK Banks Approved to Launch WMC Services

    By Editors | 28/01/2022

    Chiyu Banking Corporation, Chong Hing Bank, Fubon Bank, Shanghai Commercial Bank, and China Everbright Bank can launch WMC services.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    Sri Lanka Commences Work to Establish CCP for Equities

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 27/01/2022

    SEC chairman Viraj Dayaratne said “steady progress” is being made and the CCP is expected to launch by year end as planned.

    Payments & Settlements

    Malaysia, Indonesia Launch Cross-border QR Payments Linkage

    By Editors | 27/01/2022

    The linkage will eventually be expanded to support real-time cross-border fund transfers. The 2nd phase of Malaysia’s QR payment linkage with Thailand has also gone live.

    Trading & Investment

    Sri Lanka CSE Revises Calculation Methodology for Key Index

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 26/01/2022

    The ASPI’s new calculation method will produce a more realistic representation of market returns, the Colombo Stock Exchange said.

    Structural Regulation

    Global Banks Seeking Clarity on China’s Overseas IPO Rules – Report

    By Editors | 26/01/2022

    An industry body has reportedly represented to the CSRC that global banks need more clarity on its new rules for domestic companies seeking overseas IPOs.

    Structural Regulation

    Guangdong to Establish New International Bank Under GBA Plan

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/01/2022

    A futures exchange centre also be established to support the SZSE in implementing a whole-market registration system.

    Trading & Investment

    New Zealand FMA Approves First Passport Fund Under ARFP

    By Editors | 26/01/2022

    NZX-owned Smartshares Limited has become the first fund manager to be approved under the Asia Region Funds Passport scheme.

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