Structural Regulation

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

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Investment Ban on 59 Chinese Companies Takes Effect

    By Editors | 04/08/2021

    US persons that have not yet divested their holdings in 59 companies that operate in the defence or surveillance technology sectors have until 3 June 2022 to do so.

    Structural Regulation

    Bursa Malaysia Proposes Listing Rule Changes to Enhance ACE Market

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/08/2021

    Sponsor eligibility requirements will be liberalised to make available a wider pool of qualified corporate finance advisers to act as sponsors for the ACE Market.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Hong Kong SFC Fines UBS Over Regulatory Breaches

    By Editors | 03/08/2021

    The breaches involve research report disclosures, telephone recordings, client derivatives knowledge assessments, and structured product sales.

    Structural Regulation

    Australian Fintech Regulation Has to Change

    By Dirk Steller | 03/08/2021

    The government has dropped the ball when it comes to supporting the Australian fintech ecosystem, says Dirk Steller, founder of VC firm Seed Space.

    Structural Regulation

    China, Hong Kong to Strengthen Legal, Judicial Cooperation

    By Editors | 02/08/2021

    China and Hong Kong will promote mutual recognition and assistance in bankruptcy procedures. Mainland judicial practice training will be arranged for Hong Kong legal professionals.

    Structural Regulation

    SEC Philippines Launches New Fintech Innovation Office

    By Editors | 01/08/2021

    The PhiliFintech Innovation Office will serve as the first point of contact for existing fintech companies and help the SEC regulate fintech activities.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Offers Guidance on Deferred Sales Model for Add-on Insurance

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/08/2021

    Starting on 5 October, a four-day pause will be introduced between the sale of a principal product or service and the sale of add-on insurance.

    Structural Regulation

    CBIRC Grants Approval to Allianz Insurance Asset Management

    By Editors | 01/08/2021

    The approval will make Allianz China IMAC the first fully foreign-owned insurance asset management company on the Chinese mainland.

    Custody & Infrastructure

    CSRC Grants Citigroup Approval to Launch Custody Business

    By Editors | 01/08/2021

    The licence allows Citi to provide custody services for fund products issued by fund firms or other asset managers in China.

    Structural Regulation

    FMSB Finalises Standard on Use of Term SONIA

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/07/2021

    Use cases for Term SONIA include trade finance, working capital products, Islamic finance, export finance, and emerging markets lending.

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