Structural Regulation

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    Structural Regulation

    HKEX New Listing Regime Adds Dual-Class Shares

    By JP Reimann | 26/04/2018

    In biggest rule changes in two decades, innovative and emerging companies with weighted voting rights structures will be able to list in Hong Kong from Monday.

    Trading & Investment

    China Allows Domestic Investors to Buy Hong Kong Equity Research

    By Editors | 26/04/2018

    The CSRC has allowed certain types of Hong Kong brokerages to sell locally-focused research to Chinese mainland investors as it looks to further integrate the two markets.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Cambodia Warns Against Online Lending Firms

    By Editors | 26/04/2018

    Central bank says many online lending firms are not licensed, making the loans illegal.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Consults on ASIC Industry Funding Levy Amendments

    By JP Reimann | 26/04/2018

    Australia released new draft regulations to make technical amendments to the levies in the industry funding framework; consultation closes on 14 May 2018.

    Payments & Settlements

    Philippines Launches Real Time E-Payments Platform InstaPay

    By JP Reimann | 24/04/2018

    Philippine central bank launch of InstaPay will enable real-time electronic fund transfers up to PHP50,000 per day through 20 participating institutions.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Releases New Guidelines for RTAs, Corporate issuers

    By Garima Chitkara | 23/04/2018

    New guidelines strengthen risk management, documentation and communication norms for RTAs (registrar and share transfer agents).

    Payments & Settlements

    Thailand Central Bank Requires E-Money Providers to Register

    By JP Reimann | 23/04/2018

    BOT requires all e-money, card and fund transfer service providers to register or seek approval from the central bank by 14 August.

    Trading & Investment

    HKEX Launches After Hours Market for Index Options

    By Editors | 20/04/2018

    HSI, HSCEI and Mini HSI will be tradeable between 5:15pm and 1:00am, with a trading halt mechanism in place to avoid extreme price movements.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ‘Significant’ Governance Progress from Australian Banks – McPhee Report

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2018

    Key initiatives introduced at banks include customer advocacy programmes, whistleblower protection policies and conduct background checks to stamp out staff with poor behaviour records.

    Payments & Settlements

    Hong Kong Work Plan Includes Incentives for Fund Industry

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/04/2018

    Government reviewing and enhancing existing tax concession arrangements for fund industry; HKMA to launch real-time payments, issue virtual bank licences this year.

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