Structural Regulation

Cloud & Infrastructure

BIS, BOE Launch Innovation Hub London Centre

By Editors | 12/06/2021

The launch is part of a plan to expand the global reach of the BIS Innovation Hub, which includes the opening of Centres in Toronto, Frankfurt, Paris and Stockholm.

Structural Regulation

CBIRC Finalises Corporate Governance Guidelines for Banks, Insurers

By Manesh Samtani | 11/06/2021

Directors are required to treat shareholders fairly and guarantee their rights, demonstrate high standards of professional ethics, and protect the rights and interests of stakeholders.

Structural Regulation

FSC Korea Grants Preliminary Approval to ‘Kakao Insurance’

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2021

This first time the FSC has granted approval for digital insurance business to a new entrant that is not already an insurer.

Trading & Investment

Thailand SEC Streamlines Process for Mutual Fund Approvals

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2021

Asset managers can start submitting applications for approval to establish a new mutual fund using a new online system from 1 June.

Structural Regulation

Regulatory Harmonisation Critical to OTC Derivatives Reporting

By Priya Kundamal | 11/06/2021

The fragmentation of trade reporting rules and the lack of a common data set across jurisdictions hinders transparency and global risk monitoring, writes DTCC’s Priya Kundamal.

Market Data & Technology

SEBI Updates Rules for Centralised Corporate Bond Database

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/06/2021

The updated rules aim to further streamline the centralised database and provide further ease of access of information for investors.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SGX Invites Feedback on Rule Amendments for ‘GIFT Connect’

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 11/06/2021

The proposed amendments seek to clarify the obligations of SGX-DT trading members when accessing GIFT Connect to trade Nifty derivatives.

Structural Regulation

Sri Lanka Cabinet Approves Bill to Enhance Capital Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/06/2021

The bill is aimed at enhancing market regulation, improving enforcement mechanisms, and creating a more efficient capital market with better governance standards.

Structural Regulation

FSC Korea Grants Toss Bank Final Approval to Operate as Digital Bank

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2021

With the final approval, Toss Bank will officially launch as early as September, making it the third internet-only bank in the country.