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Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.
Trading & Investment
India Allows Foreign Investment In Commodity Derivatives
By Garima Chitkara | 20/09/2018
Foreign investors with direct exposure to commodities can trade commodity derivatives in India. BSE and NSE to start offering commodity derivatives from 1 October.
Structural Regulation
China Urges Analysts to Avoid “Negative Comments” on Stock Market
By Garima Chitkara | 20/09/2018
The CSRC is looking to avoid the spread of negative sentiment among retail investors as the Shanghai Composite Index falls to a three year low amid trade war tensions.
Trading & Investment
Malaysia Expands Retail Access to Fixed Income Market
By Editors | 20/09/2018
Securities Commission has liberalised its framework for retail investment in bond and sukuk products, effective from 11 October.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Imposes New Caps on Mutual Fund Fees
By Manesh Samtani | 19/09/2018
The new caps link total expense ratios to assets under management, in a bid to pass on the benefits of scale to investors and improve transparency in the industry.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
IOSCO Publishes Guidance Addressing Equity Raising Conflicts of Interest
By Editors | 19/09/2018
The guidance comprises eight measures to address conflicts of interest and sets standards of conduct for market intermediaries in the equity capital raising process.
Payments & Settlements
MAS Simplifies Mobile Payments with Unified Payment QR Code
By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2018
The SGQR combines multiple payment QR codes into a single SGQR label, to be rolled out across Singapore over the next six months.
Operational Risk
ASIC Details Areas for Improvements in ASX Governance
By Editors | 18/09/2018
The ASX Group has undertaken an extensive work programme aimed at improving technology governance and operational risk management.
Trading & Investment
Chinese Brokers Receive Lukewarm Response from Expat Investors
By Manesh Samtani | 18/09/2018
Foreign nationals in China can now open trading accounts at local brokerages, but so far brokers and investors appear unenthusiastic, say reports.
Payments & Settlements
UnionPay Extends Reach into Hong Kong, Macau, Europe
By Manesh Samtani | 17/09/2018
UnionPay launches mobile payments in Hong Kong and Macau, among other tie-ups in Singapore, France and the UK.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan to Launch Exchange Traded Notes in Q2 2019
By Editors | 17/09/2018
Brokers issuing ETNs must have a net worth exceeding $325mn and a capital adequacy ratio of at least 250%.
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