Structural Regulation

Payments & Settlements

Australia Considers Consolidation of Payment Infrastructures

By Editors | 08/06/2020

An industry committee has been set up to explore the benefits of a consolidating the NPP, BPAY and eftpos – […]

Structural Regulation

MAS Issues Consultation Response on FRC Framework

By Editors | 07/06/2020

Regulated entities will no longer need to seek MAS approval prior to commencing business arrangements with foreign related corporations; a 14-day ex-post notification will instead be required.

Trading & Investment

HKEX Launches First Leveraged Commodities Product in Gold

By Editors | 07/06/2020

The introduction of the first gold futures leveraged product provides investors the ability to express a short-term market view on gold prices, says HKEX’s Brian Roberts.

Structural Regulation

Australia to Further Tighten Foreign Investment Approval Process

By Manesh Samtani | 07/06/2020

Under the new regime, a new “last resort power” will allow the Treasurer to force divestment on national security grounds even after approval is granted.

Structural Regulation

Thailand to Launch Digital Platform for Capital Markets Licensing

By Editors | 05/06/2020

The ‘Prof Link’ platform will include licence information for over 80,000 capital markets professionals, incorporating professional development and training.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

HKMA Initiative to Nurture Young Talent for Banking Industry

By Editors | 04/06/2020

The HKMA will sponsor up to half of the salaries of the fresh graduates employed by firms that participate in the Banking Talent Programme.

Trading & Investment

NAFMII Launches Asset-backed Commercial Paper Pilot

By Editors | 04/06/2020

The pilot programme has so far helped 270 small and micro businesses obtain financing by selling their accounts receivables and notes to be securitised.

Structural Regulation

ESMA Clarifies Transparency Rules, Position Limits for Non-EU Venues

By Editors | 04/06/2020

ESMA has clarified its application of post-trade transparency requirements and the position limits regime to third-country trading venues.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

CSRC Issues Warning Against CICC-controlled Fund Manager

By Editors | 04/06/2020

CICC-Qianhai Development Fund Management is said to have failed to fulfil its due diligence obligations and promised investors minimum returns, contrary to regulations.