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PEPs & Sanctions
US Treasury Defers Investment Ban on Some Chinese Companies
By Editors | 28/01/2021
A general licence delays the application of restrictions on companies with names that closely match those of the blacklisted companies.
Structural Regulation
FMA Review Finds NZX Technology Capability Lacking
By Editors | 28/01/2021
NZX is required to develop a detailed, time-bound action plan to address the technology issues identified in a review conducted by the FMA.
Structural Regulation
HK Regulators Ask Bankers to Explain Reasons for Departing City
By Editors | 27/01/2021
Executives who have relocated to Singapore or Tokyo have reportedly received phone calls from Hong Kong government agencies and regulators seeking explanations for the decisions.
Payments & Settlements
PBOC Tightens Rules on Managing Customer Funds for Payment Firms
By Editors | 27/01/2021
Customer reserve funds must be deposited either at the PBOC or with an eligible commercial bank, and transferred only through a clearing institution.
Trading & Investment
Japan, Shanghai, Shenzhen to Expand ETF Connectivity Scheme
By Editors | 27/01/2021
The exchanges agreed to broaden the lineup of products available under the scheme and to collaborate in other areas including sustainable finance.
Trading & Investment
HKMC, MUFG Agree to Cooperate on Infrastructure Financing
By Editors | 26/01/2021
The MoU sets out terms for potential infrastructure loan sales by MUFG to the HKMC, as part of efforts to consolidate Hong Kong’s position as an infrastructure financing hub.
Trading & Investment
TAIFEX Obtains CFTC Certification for Biotech Index Futures
By Editors | 25/01/2021
Biotech is the third largest sector by trading value in Taiwan’s stock market. TAIFEX TIP Taiwan BIO Futures can now be offered and sold to US persons.
Structural Regulation
Regulatory Intervention Needed for JPY LIBOR Transition – Fitch
By Editors | 25/01/2021
Japan’s decision to keep TIBOR may slow the adoption of TONA, lengthening the time needed to generate liquidity in TONA derivatives and establish forward-looking TONA rates.
Structural Regulation
ISDA IBOR Fallbacks Supplement, Protocol Come Into Effect
By Editors | 25/01/2021
More than 12,000 entities across nearly 80 jurisdictions have so far adhered to the protocol, which will remain open for adherence.
Payments & Settlements
CPMI Calls for Global Input on Cross-border Payments Agenda
By Editors | 25/01/2021
Authors should submit research papers by 27 January 2021. Industry expert responses to questions should be submitted by 8 February 2021.
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