Structural Regulation

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

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Industry Body Urges ASIC to Reconsider Reference Checking Model

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2020

    The Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association urges ASIC to look at the central register model used in the US, which treats advisers more fairly.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Seeks ‘Meaningful Dialogue’ with PCAOB on Audit Issues

    By Editors | 23/11/2020

    “We believe that with openness and professionalism, the two sides will certainly reach a consensus on a joint inspection scheme,” the CSRC said.

    Structural Regulation

    Thailand SEC to Remove Hardcopy Document Requirement for Takeovers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/11/2020

    Under the SEC’s proposal, investors who make a tender offer for all the securities of a business will no longer have to submit hardcopy documents in the tendering process.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Directs Directs NSE to Triple Investor Protection Fund

    By Editors | 23/11/2020

    SEBI says it will review the adequacy of NSE’s investor protection fund on a half-yearly basis and that incremental contributions will be made “if required”.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    SGX RegCo Mulls Measures to Address Concentration Risk in REITs

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/11/2020

    SGX RegCo chief Tan Boon Gin spoke about concentration risk, the enforceability of security deposits overseas, and director independence at REIT managers.

    Structural Regulation

    FSC Korea Set to Implement Financial Benchmark Act

    By Editors | 22/11/2020

    The FSC has enacted an enforcement decree setting out the requirements for benchmark administrators, contributors and users.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Orders Fund Manager to Stop Misleading Radio Advertising

    By Editors | 22/11/2020

    The stop order prohibits Skyring Funds Management from comparing its fixed income fund to bank-issued deposit products in advertising.

    Structural Regulation

    MAS Finalises New Rules for Insurers Managing Par Funds

    By Editors | 22/11/2020

    New requirements on how insurers offering participating insurance policies can charge expenses to Par funds will take effect on 1 January 2021.

    Structural Regulation

    Industry Bodies Call For Delay to EU Third-country Benchmarks Regime

    By Editors | 22/11/2020

    ISDA and 13 other associations say they believe an extension of the transitional period for third-country benchmarks under BMR is urgently needed.

    Structural Regulation

    LIBOR Transition Work Needs to Accelerate in Early 2021: FSB

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/11/2020

    In a progress report on global transition efforts, the FSB highlights slower progress in loan markets, which it says must be addressed urgently.

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