Structural Regulation

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

    Payments & Settlements

    Japan Close to Decision on Lower Interbank Transfer Fees

    By Editors | 06/03/2021

    Interbank transfer fees have remained the same for over 40 years. A reduction in interbank EFT fees may be implemented as soon as October.

    Capital Adequacy

    FSC Korea Unveils Policy Plans for Insurance Sector

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 06/03/2021

    The policy plans include measures to promote digital insurance products and establish standards for online platform services, among other measures.

    Market Data & Technology

    IBA Publishes Beta Version of ICE SONIA Indexes

    By Editors | 05/03/2021

    The ICE SONIA Indexes can be used to help calculate and process interest accruals from both a lender’s and borrower’s perspective.

    Structural Regulation

    Tokyo Exchange Obtains ESMA Recognition Under BMR

    By Editors | 04/03/2021

    A total of 192 benchmarks administered by the TSE are listed as in scope, including key benchmarks TOPIX and JPX-Nikkei Index 400, as well as their sub-indices.

    Structural Regulation

    Investment Treaties and Their Role in Protecting Chinese Investors

    By Jern-Fei Ng | 04/03/2021

    China’s investment treaty network can provide investors a safeguard against significant adverse political and regulatory interferences with their foreign investments.

    Trading & Investment

    BSEC Prepares Draft Rules for Stock Stabilisation Fund

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/03/2021

    The fund will be set up using unclaimed cash and stock dividends and be used to help stabilise the capital market.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Consults on Creation of Accredited Investor Class

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 04/03/2021

    SEBI says the new investor classification can help it to focus its regulatory resources on investors that need more protection and facilitate innovation in the securities market.

    Trading & Investment

    FSC Announces Selection of Korea’s New Risk-free Rate

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2021

    The FSC will work on measures to promote and facilitate the use of the new RFR, including by listing RFR futures by year-end.

    Trading & Investment

    TWSE Lowers Investment Threshold for New Innovation Board

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2021

    Individuals with a net worth of TWD 10 million will be allowed to invest in TIB-listed firms, down from the TWD 30 million minimum that was earlier planned.

    Structural Regulation

    SSE, SZSE Agree Mechanism for NEEQ Firms to Transfer Listings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/03/2021

    NEEQ-listed companies that have total equity of at least CNY 30 million and at least 1,000 shareholders can transfer to the SSE STAR Market or the SZSE’s GEM board.

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