Structural Regulation

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

    Supervision & Enforcement

    CSRC Launches Inspections at Financial Asset Exchanges

    By Editors | 22/12/2021

    Some exchanges were found to be illegally facilitating financing for property developers through the issuance of non-standard debt financing products.

    Trading & Investment

    SC Malaysia Finalises Enhancements to Unit Trust Framework

    By Editors | 22/12/2021

    The enhancements will enable retail funds to invest in and offer investors access to a wider range of investment instruments and activities.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Suspends Trading in Key Agri-Derivatives to Curb Inflation

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/12/2021

    The trading suspension is a response to rising food inflation. Observers expect the move to impact market confidence and make hedging more difficult.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan Extends Day Trading Transaction Tax Cut to 2024

    By Editors | 22/12/2021

    The extension keeps the transaction tax for day trading halved at 0.15 percent, a measure that has been in place since April 2017 and was set to expire on 31 December.

    Structural Regulation

    Bursa Malaysia to Become Approval Authority for ACE Market IPOs

    By Editors | 21/12/2021

    Under the new regulatory framework, the listing process for ACE Market IPOs has been streamlined to enhance fundraising efficiency for Malaysian corporations.

    Trading & Investment

    China to Expand Shanghai-London Stock Connect

    By Editors | 21/12/2021

    Under the proposed rules, the Stock Connect scheme will be expanded to allow participation from companies listed in Shenzhen, Switzerland and Germany.

    Trading & Investment

    ‘SOFR First’ Concludes with Publication of User Guide

    By Editors | 21/12/2021

    The user guide outlines best practices for transitioning new exchange-traded derivatives activity to SOFR activity in the near term.

    Trading & Investment

    UBS, China Life to Set Up Asset Management JV – Report

    By Editors | 20/12/2021

    China Life and UBS have reportedly signed an MoU to set up the joint venture, though the formal launch will be subject to approval from the CBIRC.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    Taiwan FSC to Raise Fines for Securities Investment Trust Businesses

    By Editors | 20/12/2021

    The maximum fine for violations by securities investment trust and securities investment consulting businesses will rise from TWD 3mn to TWD 15mn.

    Structural Regulation

    OJK Indonesia Suspends Granting of New Asset Management Licences

    By Editors | 20/12/2021

    OJK said the moratorium will allow it to evaluate governance, capacity and prudential practices in the mutual fund industry.

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