Structural Regulation

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

    Trading & Investment

    ARRC Outlines Principles for Forward-Looking SOFR Term Rate

    By Editors | 22/04/2021

    The ARRC said it is seeking to provide greater clarity on the likelihood and potential timing of a recommended SOFR term rate for certain uses.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Strategy Launched to Help New Zealanders Understand Money

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/04/2021

    The strategy includes a three-year plan to enable the financial sector to work together to help the public learn how to make good decisions around money.

    Trading & Investment

    IIF Calls for Stricter Disclosure, Accounting Rules in A-Share Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/04/2021

    Despite the attractiveness of Chinese equities, foreign ownership remains lower than in other major markets at 4.3 percent.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australia Issues Draft Bill on Financial Advice Reforms

    By Editors | 21/04/2021

    The bill will expand the role of ASIC’s Financial Services and Credit Panel so that it operates as the single disciplinary body for financial advisers.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    FMSB Offers Guidance on Transitioning LIBOR Back Book

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2021

    The Spotlight Review examines back book transition complexities through practical case studies and sets out key considerations for managing the associated risks.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan Registers First Foreign Firm Through Dedicated ‘Entry Office’

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2021

    The subsidiary of UK firm Affirmative Investment Management Partners registered to conduct investment advisory and agency business.

    Market Abuse

    Chinese Court Accepts First Class Action Against Listed Company

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/04/2021

    The CSRC said the lawsuit will help listed companies and intermediaries to improve their internal governance and standardise market operations.

    Trading & Investment

    Japan Sets End Date for New JPY LIBOR Interest Rate Swaps

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2021

    New interest rate swaps referencing JPY LIBOR and maturing after the end of 2021 should cease by end-September 2021.

    Trading & Investment

    Korea Set to Expand Securities Lending to Retail Investors

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2021

    Seventeen securities firms will begin to provide stock lending services worth an estimated KRW 2.4 trillion to retail investors from 3 May.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Launches Next Phase of Business Registry Modernisation

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 19/04/2021

    Commissioner of Taxation Chris Jordan was appointed Registrar of the new ABRS, which will unify 32 business registers in Australia.

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