Structural Regulation

Cryptocurrency

SC Malaysia Includes Digital Assets in ‘Recognised Market’ Guidelines

By Editors | 01/02/2019

Operators of electronic platforms for digital assets have until 1 March to submit an application to be formally recognised by the Securities Commission as market operators.

Trading & Investment

China to Expand Scope, Ease Requirements for QFII, RQFII Schemes

By Editors | 01/02/2019

New rules propose consolidating the QFII and RQFII into a single scheme, expanding the scope of investment products allowed and easing qualifying requirements for applicants.

Structural Regulation

India Finance Ministry to Have Greater Say in SEBI Rulemaking

By Editors | 31/01/2019

SEBI regulations may need to be vetted through a separate independent committee constituted by the Ministry of Finance before being passed to the regulator’s own board for approval.

Structural Regulation

China Consults on Rules for Shanghai’s New Science and Technology Board

By Editors | 31/01/2019

New rules under consultation cover auditing, issuance, listing, underwriting, trading and supervision of companies listed on the SSE’s new science and technology board.

Structural Regulation

S. Korea FSC Announces ‘Revitalisation Plan’ for KONEX Market

By Editors | 31/01/2019

New rules for the KONEX are aimed at boosting liquidity and trust in the market, while also making fundraising easier for SMEs and venture companies.

Structural Regulation

Regulatory Fragmentation Heightens Derivatives Market Risk – ISDA

By Manesh Samtani | 31/01/2019

Policymakers should reduce the gap between national regulations and global standards, and adopt a risk-based framework for the recognition of comparable regulatory regimes.

Trading & Investment

JPM Asset Management Approved to Sell HK Funds in China

By Editors | 30/01/2019

Two of JPMorgan’s Hong Kong funds have been approved for distribution in China under the Mutual Recognition of Funds scheme.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Issues Proposals to Improve Market for REITs, InvITs

By Editors | 30/01/2019

The regulator proposes to reduce the minimum subscription and trading lot size to great retail investors greater access, while also increasing the leverage limit for InvITs.

Clearing & Post-Trade

CSRC Grants QCCP Status to Major Futures Exchanges

By Editors | 29/01/2019

The CSRC says the move demonstrates China’s active promotion of the CPMI-IOSCO Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures and its intent to internationalise its futures markets.