Structural Regulation

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

    Market Abuse

    Chinese Exchanges Toughen ‘Abnormal Trade’ Monitoring

    By Editors | 01/05/2018

    SZSE and SSE have strengthened rules for member firms on monitoring key accounts for abnormal trading and market manipulation.

    Structural Regulation

    Japanese Banks Respond to HK OTC Derivatives Consultation

    By Garima Chitkara | 30/04/2018

    Japanese banking association asks for 6-12 months grace for implementing LEI requirements; urges for increased incentives to encourage smaller firms to obtain LEIs.

    Structural Regulation

    India Puts Funds Passporting On Hold

    By Garima Chitkara | 30/04/2018

    Local press reports say SEBI is concerned about excessive foreign money into the country’s nascent mutual funds industry making it susceptible to fund volatility.

    Structural Regulation

    SFC to More Than Triple Investor Compensation Limit

    By JP Reimann | 30/04/2018

    Proposals include raising compensation limit to HKD500,000 per investor, covering Stock Connect northbound trading; raising trigger for reinstating transaction levy to fund compensation.

    Payments & Settlements

    American Express Set to Enter China Market

    By JP Reimann | 30/04/2018

    Amex application to operate in China through a joint venture with domestic mobile-payment provider Lianlian has reportedly been accepted by PBOC.

    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan to Debut Internet Only Banks by End-2019

    By JP Reimann | 30/04/2018

    Internet only banks must be at least 50 percent owned by a traditional lender, and subject to the same capital requirements.

    Structural Regulation

    Thailand Targets Bank Mergers to Boost Regional Competitiveness

    By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2018

    BOT supports incentives for merged banks including extra deductions for corporate income tax and waivers from other tax obligations.

    Trading & Investment

    China Securities Regulator Encourages Rental Property Securitisation

    By Editors | 28/04/2018

    CSRC says rental asset-backed REITs will allow property developers to raise funds, reduce leverage and diversify investment options.

    Market Data & Technology

    FSB Publishes Second UPI Governance Consultation

    By JP Reimann | 27/04/2018

    Consultation covers fee models and cost recovery, intellectual property, standardisation, competition among UPI service providers, arrangements for UPI reference data library.

    Structural Regulation

    HKEX Appoints Laura Cha as Chairman

    By Editors | 27/04/2018

    Industry veteran Laura Cha is first female chairman for a two-year term, subject to approval by chief executive Carrie Lam.

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