Structural Regulation

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

    Structural Regulation

    Goldman Files Application to Control China Securities JV

    By Editors | 22/08/2019

    Goldman is seeking to bring its China business in line with its operations in other parts of the world – as its local partner folds its operations into the joint venture.

    Structural Regulation

    US Regulators Approve Easing of Volcker Rule

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2019

    Two of five US agencies have approved the Volcker Rule revamp, which aims to simplify its requirements and give banks more flexibility to trade.

    Trading & Investment

    China Levels Playing Field for Foreign Asset Managers

    By AsianInvestor | 20/08/2019

    By enlarging their investment scopes, the regulator is also paving the way for them to expand their businesses in China.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australia Accelerates Post Royal Commission Reform

    By Editors | 20/08/2019

    Under the government’s implementation roadmap, close to 90% of its remaining commitments will be implemented by mid-2020, and legislation for the rest will be introduced by end-2020.

    Trading & Investment

    Treasurers and the Libor ‘Pre-Cessation’ Trigger

    By CorporateTreasurer | 20/08/2019

    Financial firms can’t seem to come to an agreement on the unofficial “pre-cessation” trigger that will signal the beginning of the end for Libor. Meanwhile, SOFR faces some controversy.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    PBOC Reforms Interest Rate Setting Mechanism

    By Editors | 19/08/2019

    The new market-oriented mechanism for calculating the Loan Prime Rate is expected to lower the cost of borrowing nationwide.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Proposes Changes to Pre-Open Session, Volatility Controls

    By Editors | 19/08/2019

    The proposals aim to improve market liquidity and global competitiveness of the Hong Kong market, HKEX says in a new consultation paper.

    Structural Regulation

    FMA Consults on Exemptions for New Financial Advice Regime

    By Editors | 19/08/2019

    The FMA considers that it may be useful to continue existing exemption relief for Australian licensees and advisers already meeting ASIC requirements.

    Trading & Investment

    Shanghai to Allow Multinational Firm Employees to Trade A-Shares

    By Editors | 15/08/2019

    The initiative is aimed at encouraging more multinational companies to set up their regional headquarters in Shanghai, which seeks status as a global financial centre.

    Structural Regulation

    Bursa Malaysia Revamps Rules for Derivatives Market Participants

    By Editors | 15/08/2019

    The updated rules allow non-face-to-face onboarding, remove voice logging for client orders, and introduce higher governance standards, among others.

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