Structural Regulation

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

    Structural Regulation

    Transition Away From JPY LIBOR Making ‘Great Progress’

    By Editors | 02/11/2021

    More than 85% of loans and over 99% of derivatives that reference JPY LIBOR and mature after 2021 already incorporate fallback provisions.

    Trading & Investment

    FTSE Russell Adds Chinese Govt Bonds to Key Bond Index

    By Manesh Samtani | 02/11/2021

    FTSE Russell is considering changes to its index which underpins SGX’s China futures contract, reportedly in response to the launch of an MSCI-based contract at HKEX.

    Trading & Investment

    Bursa Malaysia, ZCE Sign MOU on Derivatives Market Development

    By Editors | 01/11/2021

    Bursa Malaysia Derivatives and Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange will collaborate on information exchange, product research, and training and educational events.

    Payments & Settlements

    New Zealand Introduces Bill on Retail Payments Regulation

    By Editors | 01/11/2021

    The regime will cap interchange fees on designated payment networks, starting with Mastercard and Visa’s credit and debit card networks.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Introduces Fund Re-domiciliation Mechanisms

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/11/2021

    New mechanisms have been established to enable investment funds set up overseas to re-domicile to Hong Kong as OFCs or LPFs.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    IOSCO Updates, Expands Principles on Outsourcing

    By Editors | 31/10/2021

    IOSCO’s principles on outsourcing have been updated to include trading venues, intermediaries/market participants acting on a proprietary basis, and CRAs.

    Resolution & Recovery

    FSC Korea Orders Citi to Submit Detailed Plans on Market Exit

    By Editors | 31/10/2021

    Citi is asked to submit a detailed plan for how it will protect consumer rights as it exits its retail banking business in Korea.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    FSC Korea Pledges to Support Digital Transformation of Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/10/2021

    FSC chairman Koh Seungbeom said the entry of tech giants into financial services has added fuel to market competition.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    HKEX Proposes Changes to Rules Governing Share Schemes

    By Editors | 31/10/2021

    Listed companies will be able to grant no more than 10 percent of their total shares in share award or option schemes.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SFC Finalises Conduct Rules for Bookbuilding, Placing Activities

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2021

    New requirements on bookbuilding, pricing, allocation and placing activities will take effect in August 2022, the SFC said.

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