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Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.
Structural Regulation
CBIRC Tightens Rules for Major Shareholders of Banks, Insurers
By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2021
The rules prohibit major shareholders from concealing their equity relationships, interfering with operations, and engaging in connected transactions.
Trading & Investment
S. Korea Cabinet Approves Measures to Enhance ABS Market
By Editors | 15/10/2021
The revisions abolish requirements that only allow companies with BB ratings or above to issue ABS. Businesses will also be able to securitise future assets and intellectual property rights.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
IMF Ends Data Manipulation Probe Into Kristalina Georgieva
By Editors | 14/10/2021
The IMF’s executive board reaffirmed its “full confidence” in Georgieva after it could not “conclusively demonstrate” that she played an improper role at the World Bank.
Payments & Settlements
More Than 100 Banks Sign On to Adopt ‘SWIFT Go’
By Editors | 14/10/2021
SWIFT Go is an instant cross-border payments service for SMEs and retail customers that was launched at seven banks in July.
Trading & Investment
MAS Tightens Monetary Policy Amid Inflation Concerns
By Editors | 14/10/2021
MAS will slightly raise the slope of the S$NEER policy band to ensure medium term price stability while recognising the risks to the economic recovery.
Data Privacy
PBOC Vows to Fill Gaps in FinTech Regulation
By Mark Johnston | 14/10/2021
Governor Yi Gang says the PBOC will continue to strengthen its supervision of fintech companies, while also improving policy transparency and predictability.
Cryptocurrency
China Names Crypto Mining as Prohibited Activity on ‘Negative List’
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2021
China’s latest ‘negative list’ removes six industries, while introducing new restrictions for the media, finance and cryptocurrency sectors.
Trading & Investment
Shenzhen, Guangdong Issue First-ever Offshore Bonds
By Editors | 14/10/2021
Shenzhen and Guangdong have become the first local government authorities in China to issue RMB-denominated bonds in offshore markets.
Payments & Settlements
Cross-border Payments Roadmap Remains Firmly on Track: FSB
By Editors | 14/10/2021
The FSB has published a progress report on work to enhance cross-border payments as outlined in the G20 Roadmap last year.
Structural Regulation
Japan to Consider Removal of Quarterly Reporting Requirement
By Editors | 13/10/2021
While some argue quarterly reporting helps investors make more informed judgments, regulators worry it incentivises short term profit seeking behaviour.
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