Structural Regulation

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

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    CSRC to Eliminate “Fake” Private Equity, Venture Capital Funds

    By Editors | 01/09/2021

    CSRC chairman Yi Huiman said “fake” private equity funds that are sold to the general public instead of targeted investors will be eliminated.

    Trading & Investment

    ICE Futures Singapore to Launch Micro US, Europe Index Futures

    By Editors | 01/09/2021

    The Micro MSCI USA and Micro MSCI Europe Index futures contracts will begin trading on ICE Futures Singapore from 11 October 2021.

    Payments & Settlements

    MAS Grants New Payment Services Licences to FOMO Pay

    By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2021

    MAS has granted three new licenses to FOMO Pay, including a DPT services licence. More new licences are expected to be announced shortly.

    Trading & Investment

    BlackRock Launches First Retail Fund Through New China Unit

    By Editors | 01/09/2021

    The fund will be distributed by three Chinese lenders. BlackRock plans to roll out passively-managed funds in China in the future as well.

    Trading & Investment

    BOT Urges Faster Adoption of THOR by Market Participants

    By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 31/08/2021

    The BOT’s issuance of floating rate notes referencing THOR has drawn interest from investors and helped to lower spreads in the OIS market.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Issues Consultation to Finalise CCIV Regime

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/08/2021

    The CCIV regime will offer a more flexible and tax-efficient corporate structure for fund managers. The regime is targeted to commence from 1 July 2022.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea FSS Outlines Key Risks of Investment in SPACs

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/08/2021

    13 SPAC IPOs in Korea this year were oversubscribed 169.4 to 1. Historically, 85 of 133 SPACs completed mergers, a success rate of 63.9%.

    Payments & Settlements

    Australia Payments System Review Exposes Regulatory Gaps

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 31/08/2021

    The review recommends enhancing the government’s powers to protect the payments system. A single, integrated licensing framework for payment services should also be introduced.

    Structural Regulation

    India Financial Reporting Authority Seeks Auditor Oversight Powers

    By Editors | 31/08/2021

    The National Financial Reporting Authority is preparing a draft bill to propose to the government that will grant it greater financial autonomy and broader regulatory powers.

    Structural Regulation

    Australian Govt Freezes ASIC Levy for Financial Advisers

    By Editors | 31/08/2021

    Treasury will  review the ASIC Industry Funding Model to ensure it remains fit for purpose amid structural changes taking place in the advice industry.

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