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160Feature“Good Progress” On OTC Reform Among G20 Nations – FSB
Garima Chitkara, Regulation Asia November 21, 2018The FSB found progress in OTC reform implementation on among 24 member jurisdictions, with great strides on trade reporting and higher capital on non-centrally cleared derivatives.
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242AML / KYCSingapore Toughens Penalties for AML/CTF Offences
Manesh Samtani, Regulation Asia November 21, 2018Penalties are being raised for AML/CTF offences and failures to file suspicious transaction reports, while Singapore also expands on its arrangements with foreign FIUs.
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128ChinaChinese Exchanges Implement Compulsory Delisting Norms
Garima Chitkara, Regulation Asia November 21, 2018The Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges have implemented rules on the criteria for compulsory delisting of firms accused of major securities, public health or national security related violations.
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167Market InfrastructureSome Aspects of Post-Crisis Reform Disincentivise Central Clearing
Manesh Samtani, Regulation Asia November 21, 2018A joint report from the FSB, BCBS, CPMI and IOSCO confirms earlier findings that some aspects of post-GFC reform may not incentivise central clearing of OTC derivatives.
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153ChinaChina Opens Interbank Bond Market to Retail Investors
Editors, Regulation Asia November 20, 2018Retail investors will be able to buy government bonds directly from bank branches or online, as policymakers seek to boost demand for government securities and offer investors more choice.
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140Capital RegulationRBI Agrees to Ease Bank Capital, Lending Norms Following Board Meeting
Garima Chitkara, Regulation Asia November 20, 2018The central bank also agreed to allow SMEs to restructure loans and extend the deadline for banks to comply with the capital conservation buffer by one year.
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424Contributed ArticleWhat SGX Expects of Listed Companies Conducting an ICO
Boon Gin Tan, SGX RegCo November 20, 2018SGX RegCo chief Boon Gin Tan offers clarity around the regulatory obligations of listed companies that may choose to offer ICOs as a way to finance business growth.
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179International
FSB Urges More Progress on CCP Resolution Regimes
Editors, Regulation Asia November 20, 2018Progress to enhance the resolvability of SIFIs is advanced in the banking sector, but most jurisdictions do not yet have a comprehensive resolution regime for CCPs in place.
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266Market InfrastructureMAS, Central Banks Explore Alternative Models for Cross-Border Payments
Manesh Samtani, Regulation Asia November 20, 2018The central banks of Singapore, Canada and England jointly released a report discussing emerging opportunities for digital transformation in cross-border payments.
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256SingaporeMAS Payment Services Bill Finalised, Tabled in Parliament
Manesh Samtani, Regulation Asia November 19, 2018The Bill aims to provide a more conducive environment for innovation in payment services, while ensuring that risks across the payments value chain are mitigated.
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