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    Structural Regulation

    BOT Sets Milestones for Reducing THBFIX Exposure in Derivatives

    By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 17/11/2021

    By mid-2022, the total notional outstanding of THBFIX derivatives maturing after 2025 should be reduced by 50 percent compared to end-June 2021 figures.

    Structural Regulation

    CBIRC Green-lights Full Foreign Ownership of Allianz Unit

    By Editors | 17/11/2021

    Allianz China Life Insurance will become the first wholly foreign-owned life insurance company in China developed from a joint venture.

    Trading & Investment

    Eurex to Expand KRX Link to Include KOSPI Weekly Options

    By Editors | 16/11/2021

    Investors will gain the ability to trade KOSPI 200 options with weekly expiries outside Korean trading hours, providing greater flexibility and risk management precision.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea Completes Development of Fractional Stock Trading System

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 16/11/2021

    20 securities firms will be able to launch fractional stock trading services using the KSD system as early as this year, depending on their readiness.

    Structural Regulation

    FCA Confirms Rules on Using Synthetic GBP and JPY LIBOR

    By Manesh Samtani | 16/11/2021

    Synthetic GBP and JPY LIBOR rates will be published until end-2022 and can be used in all legacy LIBOR contracts other than cleared derivatives.

    Trading & Investment

    IOSCO to Update Regulatory Principles for Commodity Derivatives

    By Editors | 16/11/2021

    IOSCO says market authorities should establish a code of conduct for data providers, have a process to respond to unexpected disruptions, and analyse HFT and algo trading impacts.

    Payments & Settlements

    Asia’s Payments Landscape Shines at Singapore Fintech Festival

    By Mark Johnston | 16/11/2021

    The Asian fintech scene witnessed a raft of new announcements at this year’s Singapore Fintech Festival held from 8-12 November 2021.

    Trading & Investment

    Malaysian Regulators Pledge Support to Mid-Tier IPO Hopefuls

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/11/2021

    Bursa Malaysia and the SC will collaborate on efforts to help mid-tier companies become “investment-ready” and learn about governance requirements.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    RBI Combines Ombudsman Schemes for Regulated Entities

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/11/2021

    The new scheme combines the existing ombudsman schemes for banks, NBFCs and payment system operators and centralises complaints filing and processing.

    Structural Regulation

    S&P-IHS Deal Wins Regulatory Approval in the US

    By Editors | 15/11/2021

    To win approval for the $44bn combination, the companies agreed to sell three of IHS Markit’s price reporting agency businesses.

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