Structural Regulation

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

    Trading & Investment

    ASIC Issues Warning on Asset Valuations in Managed Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2020

    ASIC says it is aware that illiquid assets have been difficult to value amid the pandemic, but asserts that it is precisely in this context that valuations are most important.

    Data Privacy

    ACCC Declines to Pursue Banks Over Screen Scraping Warnings

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/08/2020

    Australia’s competition watchdog says the banks’ warnings against screen scraping security risks do not constitute anti-competitive conduct.

    Structural Regulation

    Chinese Firms Continue to Seek US Listings Ahead of New Rules

    By Editors | 12/08/2020

    Chinese companies already listed on US bourses will have until 1 January 2022 comply with tougher IPO standards. New listings will have to comply sooner.

    Structural Regulation

    China to Deepen Financial Sector Opening-up Despite Worsening US Ties

    By Editors | 12/08/2020

    PBOC governor Yi Gang says China will continue to open up its financial sector in line with the phase one trade deal signed with the US in January.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Revises Rules on Corporate Bond Issuance, Trading

    By Editors | 11/08/2020

    One of the main changes is the removal of a requirement for bond issuers to seek credit ratings, which will make it easier for companies to sell debt securities.

    Trading & Investment

    IOSCO Outlines Key Elements of Effective Market Making Programmes

    By Editors | 11/08/2020

    The key elements may help promote the provision of liquidity, strengthen investor confidence, and foster fair and efficient markets, IOSCO says.

    Payments & Settlements

    Livi Bank Announces Launch of Virtual Banking Services

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2020

    Livi Bank, backed by BOCHK, JD Digits and Jardine Matheson, has become the fourth virtual bank to open to the public in Hong Kong.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX Announces Upcoming Launch of 13 New Equity Futures Contracts

    By Editors | 11/08/2020

    The new futures contracts are based on net total return and price return indices calculated by FTSE Russell, covering regional as well as single country benchmarks.

    Payments & Settlements

    Opening the Zengin System Could Reshape Japan’s Payments Landscape

    By Ryoji Kashiwagi | 11/08/2020

    Nomura Research Institute’s Ryoji Kashiwagi discusses competition concerns raised by Japan’s Fair Trade Commission, and their implications for the country’s payments landscape.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    APRA to Recommence Policy Work, Licensing Activity

    By Editors | 10/08/2020

    APRA will recommence public consultations on high-priority prudential policy reforms, and begin accepting new licence applications in September.

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