Structural Regulation

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

    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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