Trading & Investment

    Coverage of regulatory developments, market trends, and operational standards across asset classes, financial products, and trading venues.

    Structural Regulation

    ASIC Issues Updated Guidance on ETP Naming Conventions

    By Editors | 25/11/2022

    ETP naming conventions are divided into two levels: primary labels which indicate product type, and secondary labels which indicate specific risks or strategies.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    FCA Warns Against Gamification in Stock Trading Apps

    By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2022

    The proportion of stock trading app users with at-risk gambling behaviours was more prevalent for apps with certain game-like elements.

    Structural Regulation

    BSEC Extends Dividend Restrictions to More Companies

    By Editors | 24/11/2022

    The restrictions on stock dividends will cover companies listed on the SME platform, OTC Market, and Alternative Trading Board.

    Structural Regulation

    UK FCA Publishes Consultation on Synthetic USD LIBOR

    By Manesh Samtani | 24/11/2022

    The FCA proposes that the 1-, 3- and 6-month USD LIBOR settings will be published under a synthetic methodology until end September 2024.

    Structural Regulation

    ASIFMA Offers Recommendations for Korean Capital Markets

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2022

    ASIFMA offers three recommendations to further strengthen Korea’s capital markets and improve access for global institutional investors.

    Structural Regulation

    SFC Proposes Further Changes to Position Limit Regime

    By Editors | 23/11/2022

    The SFC proposes to expand the list of specified contracts and introduce an excess position limit regime for clearing participants.

    Trading & Investment

    CSRC Drafts Rules to Strengthen Exchange Bond Market

    By Editors | 22/11/2022

    The draft rules strengthen obligations for bond intermediaries to improve their due diligence practices and serve as gatekeepers.

    Structural Regulation

    Manulife Granted Approval to Fully Own China Mutual Fund Business

    By Editors | 22/11/2022

    Manulife is the first foreign firm to receive approval to convert an existing joint venture into a wholly-owned fund management company.

    Capital Adequacy

    CBIRC Issues Rules for Banks Participating in Private Pension Business

    By Editors | 22/11/2022

    Banks with a net tier-1 capital of more than CNY 100 billion and that meet prudential regulatory requirements  can start personal pension business.

    Sustainable Finance

    ISDA Analyses Regulatory Treatment of SLDs in Japan

    By Editors | 21/11/2022

    The paper considers how sustainability-linked derivatives would be classified and regulated in Japan.

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