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Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.
Market Data & Technology
Japan to Start Publishing TORF Production Rates from 26 April
By Editors | 07/04/2021
QUICK Benchmarks, formed in January 2021, has been publishing TORF prototype rates weekly since May 2020 and daily since October 2020.
Structural Regulation
FCA to Consult on Stronger Protections for SPAC Investors
By Editors | 06/04/2021
The consultation will consider enhanced disclosure requirements, a minimum market cap and a redemption option for investors.
Structural Regulation
Korea Lowers Max Lending Rate, Introduces New Rules for Lenders
By Editors | 06/04/2021
The FSC will introduce new monetary sanctions and strengthen supervision on loan agreements to prevent predatory lending.
Structural Regulation
Myanmar: Korean Banks Raise Vigilance After Employee Shooting
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 05/04/2021
A Shinhan Bank employee has died after being shot in the head by Myanmar’s military forces. Meanwhile, local private banks are being fined for remaining closed.
Trading & Investment
FCA, BOE Urge Switch to SONIA in GBP Non-linear Derivatives
By Editors | 05/04/2021
The FCA and BOE have asked liquidity providers and interdealer brokers to adopt SONIA in quoting conventions for GBP non-linear derivatives from 11 May.
Trading & Investment
ASIC Bans Sale of Binary Options to Retail Clients
By Editors | 05/04/2021
The binary options ban will take effect from 3 May. A separate order imposing conditions on the issue and distribution of CFDs to retail clients has taken effect on 29 March.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ISDA, CCDC Outline Barriers to Using RMB Bonds as IM Collateral
By Editors | 03/04/2021
China has to address questions around close-out netting enforceability, which restrict the use of Chinese government bonds as IM in global derivatives markets.
Structural Regulation
HKEX Proposes to Streamline Listing Regime for Overseas Issuers
By Manesh Samtani | 03/04/2021
The proposed changes provide an easier path to a Hong Kong listing particularly for Chinese companies under pressure to delist from US exchanges.
Alternative Markets
PSE Proposes to Exempt AIFs from Lock-up Rules
By Editors | 02/04/2021
Currently, alternative investment funds that acquired shares 180 days before an IPO are subject to a 365-day lock-up period.
Reporting & Disclosures
SEBI Approves Listing Rule Changes, New ESG Reporting Requirements
By Editors | 02/04/2021
The new reporting requirements set the stage for taking a leap for better disclosures in the ESG space in India, SEBI said.
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