Structural Regulation

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

    Capital Adequacy

    US Regulators Approve Volcker Rule Revisions

    By Editors | 30/06/2020

    The latest amendment allows banks to invest in venture capital and credit funds and reduces the amount of capital they have to set aside against inter-affiliate swap trades.

    Structural Regulation

    Industry Bodies Call on EU to Reform Benchmarks Regulation

    By Editors | 30/06/2020

    The majority of third-country benchmarks pose no systemic risk but could nevertheless be barred from use in the EU due to a costly and burdensome third-country benchmark regime.

    Payments & Settlements

    BOT Opens Applications for New FX E-Money Licences

    By Editors | 30/06/2020

    Non-bank operators can apply for a new licence to issue e-money in foreign currencies for customer payments for cross-border goods and services.

    Trading & Investment

    Taiwan FSC to Introduce Measures to Catalyse IPO Market

    By Editors | 30/06/2020

    The Covid-19 pandemic has affected companies’ financial performance in the first half of the year, making them ineligible to list on the stock market.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    New Zealand Sets Out Disclosure Rules for Financial Advisers

    By Editors | 30/06/2020

    Financial advisers will have to disclose to clients details about fees, the range of products they advise on, conflicts of interest and commissions they may earn.

    Structural Regulation

    China May Grant Securities Licences to Major Banks – Report

    By Editors | 29/06/2020

    At least two major banks are expected to be allowed to conduct investment banking business intially, rather than the full range of securities services.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Shortens Structured Product Listing Cycle to Three Days

    By Editors | 29/06/2020

    From 13 July, issuers can list derivative warrants, CBBCs and inline warrants for trading on the third trading day after the submission of their term sheets.

    Trading & Investment

    China Sets Stage for GBA Wealth Management Connect Scheme

    By Editors | 29/06/2020

    Under a pilot scheme, Greater Bay Area residents will be able to invest in wealth management products distributed by GBA banks across boundaries.

    Structural Regulation

    India Brings Cooperative Banks Under RBI Oversight

    By Editors | 29/06/2020

    Under the Banking Regulation Act amendments, cooperative banks can also undertake merger and restructuring activities more easily and access to fundraising channels.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Luckin Coffee Abandons Plans to Appeal Nasdaq Delisting

    By Editors | 29/06/2020

    A hearing with Nasdaq Hearings Panel was scheduled for Thursday but Luckin withdrew its request a day before.

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