Structural Regulation

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

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    MAS to Promote Good Governance Through New Committee

    By Editors | 13/02/2019

    MAS has announced the formation of a new industry-led advisory committee, the CGAC, which will identify corporate governance risks and work to improve Singapore’s CG Code.

    Structural Regulation

    S Korea Proposes New Legal Framework for P2P Sector

    By Editors | 13/02/2019

    South Korea’s booming P2P lending market is in need of new legislation to enhance protections for investors and borrowers, says FSC chairman Choi Jongku.

    Structural Regulation

    Implementation of Secondary Market Principles “Generally High” – IOSCO

    By Editors | 13/02/2019

    IOSCO has identified some gaps in the implementation of its ‘Secondary and Other Market Principles’, particularly in nascent and emerging market jurisdictions.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Proposes Caps to Curb Volatility in Futures, Options

    By Editors | 13/02/2019

    Among the measures proposed is a circuit breaker capping maximum daily movements at 20 percent for all stocks, including those on which derivatives trading is available.

    Trading & Investment

    China Encourages Foreign Firms to Issue Panda Bonds

    By Editors | 12/02/2019

    Overseas non-financial enterprises will be able to issue panda bonds within one year of registering with NAFMII, and use the proceeds either in China or abroad.

    Structural Regulation

    RBI Eyes Holding Company Model for India’s Banks

    By Editors | 11/02/2019

    The RBI wants banks to operate as subsidiaries of financial holding companies, with other business arms also split off into separate subsidiaries.

    Structural Regulation

    Mortgage Brokers Push Back Against Hayne Recommendations

    By Editors | 08/02/2019

    A blanket ban on commissions as suggested by Kenneth Hayne would have a “devastating effect” on mortgage broking industry, says MFAA CEO Mike Felton.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    ASIC ‘Well-Placed’ to Manage Impacts of No-Deal Brexit

    By Editors | 08/02/2019

    ASIC says it is carefully monitoring developments and has been liaising closely with UK and Australian authorities to plan for potential Brexit-related impacts.

    Trading & Investment

    Philippine Banks Required to Report on Deposit, Loan Rates

    By Editors | 08/02/2019

    Bank interest rates on loans and deposits will be published to allow consumers to compare costs, and to enhance the BSP’s monitoring and analysis.

    Structural Regulation

    MAS Consults on Revisions to Banking Act

    By Editors | 08/02/2019

    Among the amendments are proposals to expand the grounds for which MAS can revoke a bank licence, and expanded circumstances for auditors to report on a bank’s financial soundness.

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