Structural Regulation

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

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SFC to Raise Competency Bar for Licensees, With Some Flexibilities

    By Editors | 13/12/2020

    Among the changes, the SFC proposes tougher requirements for advisers on Takeovers Code transactions, to address concerns about the poor quality of work in this area.

    Structural Regulation

    Singapore Set Out Timelines for Full Discontinuation of SIBOR

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/12/2020

    The one-month and three-month SIBOR will be discontinued by end-2024. The discontinuation of the six-month SIBOR may depend on the timing of cessation of USD LIBOR.

    Trading & Investment

    PBOC, HKMA Explore Southbound Leg for Bond Connect

    By Editors | 09/12/2020

    The PBOC and HKMA will form a working group to study the framework for a southbound leg of Bond Connect. No timelines have been set.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ACCC Proposes Measures to Improve Mortgage Pricing Fairness

    By Editors | 09/12/2020

    The ACCC recommends that lenders be required to regularly prompt borrowers to review their loan costs and consider switching products or lenders.

    Structural Regulation

    Goldman Sachs Seeks Approval to Fully Own China Securities JV

    By Editors | 09/12/2020

    Goldman already owns 51 percent of its China securities joint venture and has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 49 percent.

    Trading & Investment

    RBI to Enhance Guidelines for OTC Derivatives, CDS, Money Markets

    By Editors | 08/12/2020

    The RBI is looking to enhance governance of OTC derivatives market makers, establish consistency in money market and debt instruments, and update its CDS guidelines.

    Structural Regulation

    SFC Amendments to REIT Code Have Taken Effect

    By Editors | 08/12/2020

    The SFC has also adopted a more streamlined approach to compliance with requirements regarding vetting and approval of REIT-issued announcements and circulars.

    Trading & Investment

    Bursa Malaysia Expands Market-making Framework

    By Editors | 08/12/2020

    The expansion will enhance the attractiveness and competitiveness of the capital market, and entice more investors and market participants, Bursa says.

    Market Data & Technology

    DSB Set to Consult on Fee Structure for UPI in January

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/12/2020

    The UPI will ensure products are reported to trade repositories consistently across FSB jurisdictions. The first consultation will begin on 11 January 2021.

    Structural Regulation

    SFC Proposes to Introduce HK Investor ID Regime in 2022

    By Editors | 06/12/2020

    The proposed investor ID regime is expected to be implemented in Q1 of 2022 at the earliest. A separate reporting regime is proposed for OTC securities transactions.

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