Structural Regulation

PEPs & Sanctions

New Bill Could Ban Some Chinese Firms from US Capital Markets

By Editors | 06/07/2020

The bill would reportedly seek to ban Chinese companies that engage in spying or human rights abuse, or support China’s military or industrial policy.

Trading & Investment

Shanghai Bourse Issues Draft Rules on ‘Targeted’ Convertible Bonds

By Editors | 06/07/2020

Targeted convertible bonds to be used to support mergers, acquisitions, reorganisation, restructuring, or refinancing of listed companies.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Launches First Tranche of MSCI Futures Contracts

By Editors | 06/07/2020

HKEX has launched ten new index futures contracts, part of its new licensing agreement with MSCI announced in May.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

SFC Asks HKEX to Raise Guard Against Conflicts of Interest

By Editors | 04/07/2020

The SFC says Listing Department personnel should not attend business meetings with prospective listing applicants, and HKEX should further reinforce ‘Chinese Walls’.

Structural Regulation

Sri Lanka Bourse to Introduce Easier Listing Rules from 15 July

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 04/07/2020

Requirements on capital, profitability and net assets have been relaxed to pave the way for new listings from start-ups and tech firms.

Cloud & Infrastructure

BIS Innovation Hub Can Draw Lessons from GFIN

By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2020

As the BIS Innovation Hub widens its reach, success will rely on its ability to cultivate a supportive ecosystem which includes financial institutions and innovators alike.

Structural Regulation

Hong Kong Offers Wage Subsidy to Local Fintechs

By Editors | 02/07/2020

Fintech companies registered in Hong Kong can apply for a salary subsidy to fill a new full-time position for a maximum of 12 months.

Data Privacy

Taiwan to Tighten Rules on Chinese Investment – Report

By Editors | 02/07/2020

New rules will empower Taiwan’s government to investigate whether funds from Hong Kong or other countries are actually from Chinese investors.

Payments & Settlements

BSP Approves New Payment System Oversight Framework

By Editors | 02/07/2020

The BSP will be empowered to designate a payment system as systemically important, and replace its operator for a failure to satisfy regulatory obligations.