Structural Regulation

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

    Structural Regulation

    Regulatory Fragmentation in Markets Undermines Economic Recovery

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/08/2020

    Fragmentation introduces distortions and inefficiencies, undermining financing when it is needed to facilitate the recovery from Covid-19, ASIFMA says in a new report.

    Trading & Investment

    Sri Lanka SEC Approves New Rules for REITs

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 05/08/2020

    Real estate developers and owners can convert fully completed properties into REITs for listing on the CSE.

    Structural Regulation

    Japan Amends Rules to Lure Hong Kong Fund Managers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/08/2020

    A Cabinet level amendment will allow overseas investment funds and securities operators to temporarily operate from Japan.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX to Launch Asia’s First International REIT Futures

    By Editors | 05/08/2020

    Two new REIT futures contracts will launch on 24 August, both designed in accordance with CFTC guidelines to allow for distribution to US and global institutional investors.

    Structural Regulation

    CSRC Consults on Enhanced Rules for Fund Managers

    By Lucy Zhang | 04/08/2020

    The changes are aimed at promoting the high-quality development of the public fund industry so that it can better serve the real economy.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Launches Second Batch of MSCI Index Futures

    By Editors | 04/08/2020

    The next batch of contracts is due to be launched on 17 August, with the final four contracts still awaiting regulatory approval.

    Cloud & Infrastructure

    The Impact of Covid-19 on Fintech: Call for Response

    By Editors | 04/08/2020

    The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, World Bank Group and World Economic Forum are calling for input on the impacts of Covid-19 on the fintech industry.

    Structural Regulation

    MAS Awards StanChart Special Privileges for ‘Significant Rootedness’

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/08/2020

    The regulator also has plans to allow certain banks that are significantly rooted in Singapore to obtain full bank licences and set up digital-only subsidiaries.

    Structural Regulation

    IMF Publishes New Transparency Code for Central Banks

    By Editors | 03/08/2020

    The voluntary code allows central banks to measure transparency, which the IMF says is necessary to facilitate accountability and enhance public trust and support.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Consults on Reforms to Foreign Investment Framework

    By Editors | 03/08/2020

    Foreign investors will face national security checks regardless of the value of their investments, subject to enhanced monitoring, investigative and enforcement powers of the Treasury.

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