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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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