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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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