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Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.
Payments & Settlements
Malaysia to Boost Digital Payments with $110m Giveaway
By Editors | 15/01/2020
Every Malaysian aged 18 years and above, and earning less than 100,000 ringgit a year, is eligible to receive a one-off 30 ringgit through one of three e-wallet companies.
Trading & Investment
Hong Kong, China Resume Discussions on ETF Connect
By Editors | 15/01/2020
SFC deputy chief executive Julia Leung has indicated that discussions with the CSRC have resumed to address the technical challenges of implementing an ETF Connect.
Structural Regulation
Singapore Launches New VCC Framework for Funds
By Manesh Samtani | 15/01/2020
To mark the launch, 20 investment funds have established or re-redomiciled in Singapore as VCCs. To encourage adoption, MAS will fund up to 70% of eligible expenses to set up a VCC.
Structural Regulation
China to Introduce New Rules for Online-only Banks – Report
By Editors | 15/01/2020
The framework will enable foreign banks in China to set up separate digital banking platforms, while also covering existing online-only banks WeBank, MYbank and AiBank.
Structural Regulation
US Finalises Rules Expanding Foreign Investment Review Process
By Editors | 15/01/2020
Foreign investors will be subject to the CFIUS national security review process even for deals to take a non-controlling interest in certain US companies.
Trading & Investment
SET Scraps Lunch Break for Trading Cross Border Products
By Editors | 14/01/2020
The move is aimed at increasing the overlap time for trading between the Thai and ASEAN stock exchanges.
Structural Regulation
Japan FSA Issues New Guidance on Asset Manager Registration
By Editors | 14/01/2020
The guidebook is aimed at facilitating the smooth entry of asset management and other financial instruments businesses into Japan’s capital markets.
Emerging Prudential Risks
Vietnam Central Bank, Two Others Invited to Join BIS Membership
By Editors | 14/01/2020
The central banks of Vietnam, Kuwait and Morocco have been invited to become BIS members, the first expansion of its member base since 2011.
Structural Regulation
SFC Lifts UBS Underwriting Suspension Two Months Early
By Editors | 14/01/2020
The SFC is satisfied that UBS has adequate and effective systems, controls, policies and procedures to enable compliance with all requirements in relation to its sponsor business.
Payments & Settlements
RBI Amends Penalties Framework for Payments System Operators
By Editors | 14/01/2020
The new penalty for violations will be capped at 500,000 rupees, or double the amount of contravention, whichever is higher.
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