All posts tagged "FSC"
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177EnforcementS. Korea FSS’ Integrity Questioned in Local Report
As discussions progress on granting the FSS greater investigative powers, a local media report raised questions on the regulator's integrity, citing its 2018 requests that fines against its staff be dismissed.
March 22, 2019 -
402KoreaS. Korea FSC Chair Renews Call to End Stock Transaction Tax
Lawmakers want the securities transaction tax abolished. The government want a more gradual approach. FSC chairman Choi Jong-ku welcomes either discussion.
March 8, 2019 -
546Big Picture
S. Korea FSC Unveils 2019 Financial Policy Roadmap
Highlights will include measures to accelerate financial innovation, approve online-only banks, launch a regulatory sandbox, and strengthen consumer and investor protection.
March 8, 2019 -
383Capital Regulation
S. Korea FSC Wants More Supervision over Financial Conglomerates
South Korea's FSC is pushing to expand its oversight of conglomerates to include those that own other types of financial businesses besides banks.
March 7, 2019 -
568Capital Regulation
S. Korea Issues New Guidance on Large Exposures
Moody's says the requirements are more conservative than existing limits on counterparty risk and will further reduce banks' maximum losses if a counterparty suddenly fails.
March 7, 2019 -
385Enforcement
S. Korea Mulls Granting Investigative Powers to FSS
Under the new approach, the FSS will be able to launch investigations without having to first report to the FSC and request warrants to search and seize evidence.
March 6, 2019 -
982Feature
UPDATED – S. Korea to Boost Fintech Development with Open Banking
The FSC plans to make banking APIs more open, accessible and cost-efficient so all nonbank fintech players can access Korea's payment network.
February 26, 2019 -
514Securities & TradingNine Taiwan Brokers Approved to Issue ETNs – Report
The Taiwan Stock Exchange and GreTai Securities Market have so far approved a total of 9 securities firms to issue exchange traded notes in Q2 this year.
February 22, 2019 -
442Securities & TradingUPDATED – Taiwan Mulls Introduction of Intraday Odd-lot Trading
Currently, odd-lot trades are only permitted in after-hours trading. The introduction of intraday odd-lot trading will boost daily turnover and give retail investors more choice, the FSC says.
February 19, 2019 -
603Fintech / RegtechTaiwan FSC Sets Up Panel to Review Internet-only Bank Applications
The new panel will assess formal applications for internet-only bank licences. Chunghwa Telecom, Waterland Financial and Line Financial are each seeking licences.
February 14, 2019
