Structural Regulation

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

    Trading & Investment

    BIS Survey Reveals Rising Significance of Asian FX Hubs

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2019

    Sales desks in China, Hong Kong and Singapore all recorded rises in FX trading activity compared to three years earlier. The UK increased its dominance despite Brexit fears.

    Trading & Investment

    Bursa Malaysia Extends Agreement to Host Derivatives on CME Globex

    By Editors | 18/09/2019

    The extension of the CME Globex services will continue to provide global visibility, accessibility and connectivity to Bursa Malaysia derivatives products.

    Structural Regulation

    Hong Kong Virtual Banks Likely to Delay Launch – Report

    By Editors | 18/09/2019

    Hong Kong virtual banks are reportedly delaying plans to start promotional campaigns partly in response to city-wide protests, among other reasons.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australia Passes Bill to End Conflicted Remuneration Despite Pushback

    By Editors | 16/09/2019

    The Association of Financial Advisers says thousands of clients will be worse off without grandfathered commissions, and that financial advisers need more time to adjust.

    Structural Regulation

    RBI Proposes New Rules for Small Finance Bank Licensing

    By Editors | 16/09/2019

    Under the new guidelines, payment banks, NBFCs, microfinance institutions and local area banks will be able to convert into small finance banks.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Merger a ‘Significant Backward Step’, Says LSEG

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/09/2019

    The London Stock Exchange Group sees no merit in further engagement because of fundamental flaws in HKEX’s offer.

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Bans Lending Model Found to Cause Consumer Detriment

    By Editors | 13/09/2019

    ASIC is using its product intervention power to end a practice that has to date enabled payday lenders to charge fees up to 1000% of the loan amount.

    Trading & Investment

    SGX Annual Report Highlights Rising Interest from Global Investors

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/09/2019

    SGX is exploring how new technologies can further add value for customers and improve operations, while its regulatory arm seeks a stronger presence and oversight.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan FSC Clarifies Rules on Virtual Bank Boards

    By Editors | 13/09/2019

    Banks cannot have executives or board members serving concurrently as directors or supervisors at the virtual banks in which they are invested.

    Structural Regulation

    China Works Towards Unified Financial Infrastructure Regulation

    By Editors | 13/09/2019

    Work is underway to develop a unified framework for regulating and supervising critical financial infrastructures in China, where PBOC will be the main coordinating regulator.

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