Structural Regulation

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

    Capital Adequacy

    UOB to Acquire Citi Consumer Banking Units in Four Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/01/2022

    The transaction is estimated to reduce UOB’s CET1 ratio by 70 basis points to 12.8 percent, which is considered not material and “well within regulatory requirements”.

    Structural Regulation

    PBOC to Grant Local Authorities Greater Role in Financial Supervision

    By Editors | 16/01/2022

    New draft regulations open for consultation will strengthen the supervisory and risk disposal responsibilities of local governments within their territories.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Issues Guidelines on Penalties for Issuer Disclosure Failures

    By Editors | 16/01/2022

    The guidelines specify fines amounting to INR 5,000 per day for delays in disclosing information about board and shareholder meetings, and non-submission of quarterly and annual financial results.

    Structural Regulation

    China’s NPC Standing Committee Revises Company Law

    By Darien Choong | 16/01/2022

    The law strengthens the responsibilities, loyalty and diligence obligations of controlling shareholders and management personnel to protect investors.

    Data Privacy

    Policy Reforms Needed for Platform-based Financial Services: BIS

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2022

    A BIS paper says platform-based business models can lower costs and aid financial inclusion, but they can also give rise to digital monopolies and oligopolies.

    Structural Regulation

    PBOC Enhances Registration System for Movable Assets and Rights

    By Darien Choong | 13/01/2022

    Under a unified registration system, the PBOC will assume responsibility for pledges of movable assets and rights from the SAMR.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Requires Debt Issuers to Disclose Related Party Transactions

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/01/2022

    High-value debt listed entities must submit reports on their related party transactions to stock exchanges every six months.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    CBSL Issues Corporate Governance Rules for Finance Companies

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 12/01/2022

    Directors must undergo annual performance assessments and impose measures to limit related party transactions and manage conflicts of interest.

    Climate Risk

    WEF Calls for Global Coordination to Address Emerging Risks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/01/2022

    The climate crisis, growing social divides, heightened cyber risks, an uneven global recovery and competition in space were cited as key risks.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX, SZSE Expand Capital Markets Cooperation Agreement

    By Editors | 12/01/2022

    HKEX and SZSE will conduct joint forums and workshops, and take part in reciprocal short-term training and secondment programmes for their employees.

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