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Structural Regulation
SFC Greenlights Appointment of Nicolas Aguzin as HKEX CEO
By Editors | 03/03/2021
The SFC gave its approval for Aguzin’s appointment on Tuesday after vetting him against its fit and proper criteria.
Structural Regulation
SFC, HKEX Directed to Explore SPAC Listings in Hong Kong
By Editors | 02/03/2021
Financial Secretary Paul Chan has directed the SFC and HKEX to study the feasibility of listing SPACs in Hong Kong.
Structural Regulation
Japan FSA Set to Revise Corporate Governance Code
By Editors | 02/03/2021
The new code will require listed companies to have more independent board directors, promote management diversity, and improve environmental disclosures.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Drafts New Rules for Independent Directors of Listed Companies
By Editors | 02/03/2021
SEBI proposes to introduce a ‘dual approval’ system where appointments of independent directors must be approved by both majority and minority shareholders.
Payments & Settlements
European Banks Push Ahead with Payments Network Plans
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 02/03/2021
The European Payments Initiative, launched last July, could have a new pan-European payments network in place by 2025.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Australia Passes Bill to Enhance Financial Advice Fee Disclosures
By Editors | 02/03/2021
Financial advisers will have to provide clients an annual, forward-looking summary of fees and corresponding services, in addition to existing disclosures.
Clearing & Post-Trade
FSB Urges Indonesia to Further Advance OTC Derivatives Reforms
By Editors | 02/03/2021
Indonesia needs to address legal uncertainties relating to netting for derivatives transactions in bankruptcy to facilitate central clearing and margin requirements.
Trading & Investment
Hang Seng Index to Expand Constituency to 100 Stocks
By Manesh Samtani | 02/03/2021
The changes will be implemented starting from the May 2021 index review and effective in the June 2021 index rebalancing.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Launches Suit Against CBA Units Over Compliance Failures
By Editors | 01/03/2021
Commonwealth Bank said the issues arose from errors such as IT system coding or systems issues, human error and/or data entry errors.
Structural Regulation
Australia Passes Bill to Recover ‘Lost’ Superannuation for Members
By Manesh Samtani | 01/03/2021
Accounts transferred from Eligible Rollover Funds to the ATO will be proactively reunited with members’ superannuation accounts within 28 days.
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