Structural Regulation

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

    Structural Regulation

    Malaysia SC Outlines Capital Market Plans for 2021

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/03/2021

    The SC said it will launch its five-year Capital Market Masterplan 3 in H2 2021, strengthen its regulatory capabilities, and streamline conduct requirements.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    Australia to Expand Scope, Length of Fintech Select Committee

    By Editors | 18/03/2021

    The FinTech Select Committee’s mandate has been extended from an April deadline to October 2021. A report on its work programme is expected in April.

    Trading & Investment

    Vanguard Scraps Plans to Obtain China Mutual Fund Licence

    By Editors | 18/03/2021

    Vanguard says the mutual funds market is “fairly crowded” and that it would instead focus on a JV with Ant Group providing robo-advisory services to retail investors.

    Structural Regulation

    BOT to Continue THBFIX Publication until Mid-2023

    By Editors | 18/03/2021

    Banks should not undertake transactions using THBFIX from 1 July 2021 onwards. The BOT has started publishing fallback rates for THBFIX.

    Structural Regulation

    RBA Keeping ‘Close Eye’ on LIBOR Transition Progress

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2021

    Firms should not wait for a term RFR or credit-spread adjustments to reference in non-derivatives products, says RBA assistant governor Christopher Kent.

    Structural Regulation

    APRA to Update Licensing Approach for New Banking Entrants

    By Editors | 18/03/2021

    The proposed approach will support newly licensed banks so they are better equipped to succeed, according to APRA Deputy Chair John Lonsdale.

    Trading & Investment

    HKMA Urges Continued Progress on LIBOR Transition Efforts

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2021

    The HKMA’s Edmond Lau highlighted three essential elements for LIBOR transition: operational and system capabilities, effective coordination; commitment from top management.

    Structural Regulation

    PSE Proposes Tighter Rules for Listings via Reverse Takeover

    By Editors | 17/03/2021

    Companies will be required to conduct a public offering of at least 10 percent of their shares within one year from closing a transaction that results in a backdoor listing.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan FSC Directs More Firms to File Reports in English

    By Editors | 17/03/2021

    A total of 657 listed companies are required to file English-language reports this year, up from 351 firms last year.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    WEF Paper Offers Recommendations on China Fintech Regulation

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/03/2021

    The paper says it is necessary to build a new regulatory framework that allows a shift from entity-based regulation to activity-based regulation.

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