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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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