Structural Regulation

Structural Regulation

Taiwan FSC Cautions New Digital Banks Against Price Wars

By Editors | 17/12/2020

Taiwan’s new digital-only banks should offer innovative products and services instead of resorting to pricing competitions to attract clients, says FSC Chairman Thomas Huang.

Payments & Settlements

Singapore to Review E-wallet Payment Limits in 2021

By Editors | 17/12/2020

Currently, e-wallet users in Singapore can hold up to S$5,000 in their accounts at any one time, and transactions are capped at S$30,000 per year.

Trading & Investment

Malaysia to Lift Short Selling Ban, Intraday Ban to Remain

By Editors | 17/12/2020

The dynamic and static price limits and revised circuit breaker mechanism implemented in July will be extended. Margin financing flexibilities for brokers will remain in place.

Market Data & Technology

ANNA Announces Expansion of ISIN-to-LEI Mapping Initiative

By Editors | 16/12/2020

The linking of ISINs and LEIs effectively links issuers to the issuance of securities, thereby improving transparency and aiding risk and exposure management.

Reporting & Disclosures

ASIC Defers Super Fund Requirement to Disclose Portfolio Holdings

By Editors | 15/12/2020

The one-year deferral is necessary as supporting regulations have not yet been made. ASIC encourages super funds to voluntarily disclose portfolio holdings.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Consults on New Rules for Index Providers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/12/2020

SEBI proposes rules for index providers that conform to IOSCO requirements, to align India’s practices with those observed in foreign jurisdictions.

Structural Regulation

ComplianceAsia Wins Compliance Service Provider of the Year

By Editors | 15/12/2020

ComplianceAsia advises firms on licensing matters, provides training for compliance staff, and helps clients enhance governance, internal controls, and risk management.

Reporting & Disclosures

SGX Wins Exchange of the Year in Regulation Asia Awards

By Editors | 15/12/2020

SGX has this year been boosting awareness of ESG and sustainability issues, deploying innovative solutions to combat market abuse, and helping firms to mitigate Covid-19 disruptions.

Clearing & Post-Trade

DTCC Wins Market Infrastructure of the Year in Regulation Asia Awards

By Editors | 15/12/2020

DTCC’s global trade repository service is used by over 80 percent of the largest 100 banks as well as many corporates and asset managers to fulfill their reporting obligations.