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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
China Regulators Order Tech Firms to Rectify Violations
By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2021
Thirteen tech firms including Tencent, ByteDance and Baidu’s fintech arm are directed to correct regulatory violations in their financial services businesses.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Australia: Treasury to Merge Quality of Advice, Life Insurance Reviews
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/05/2021
Rather than conducting two separate reviews, the quality of advice review will also consider the Life Insurance Framework as part of its wider mandate.
Structural Regulation
RBNZ, RBA, Bank of Canada Form Network to Foster Indigenous Inclusion
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 01/05/2021
Other central banks are encouraged to join the network, which will serve as a community of practice to share knowledge and foster indigenous inclusion.
Structural Regulation
Treasury Announces New Chair, Deputy Chair for ASIC
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/05/2021
The Treasury also said will introduce legislation by mid-year to establish the FRAA, a new body to oversee the performance of ASIC and APRA.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
CBIRC Warns Banks of Stronger Penalties for Shareholder Violations
By Editors | 01/05/2021
Banks and insurers are asked to conduct self-assessments and improve their accountability standards and procedures to guard against illegal behaviour.
Payments & Settlements
Singapore, Thailand Launch Real-time Payment Link
By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2021
The participating banks include DBS, OCBC, UOB, Bangkok Bank, Kasikornbank, Krung Thai Bank and Siam Commercial Bank.
Supervision & Enforcement
China Government Probes Ant Group IPO Approval Process
By Editors | 29/04/2021
Ant Group founder Jack Ma and his relationships with state firms and local officials are also being examined as part of the government’s investigation.
Trading & Investment
MAS Forms Industry Group to Develop Asset Management Sector
By Editors | 28/04/2021
The Singapore Funds Industry Group will bring together key players to formulate strategies to develop the asset management ecosystem.
Structural Regulation
China Lawmakers Commence Review of New Futures Law
By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2021
The law will stipulate rules for futures trading, settlement and delivery systems, establish investor protection mechanisms, and include netting provisions.
Market Data & Technology
QUICK Benchmarks Starts Publishing TORF Production Rates
By Editors | 28/04/2021
TORF production rates can be used in actual transactions, and are published each business day on the same day at 5pm.
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