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CFTC Swaps Reform to Give Deference to Foreign Regulators

By Manesh Samtani | 12/09/2018

The CFTC’s approach to swaps regulation to date has been an over-expansive assertion of its jurisdiction, said its chairman Christopher Giancarlo in Japan this week.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Finalises New Corporate Structure for Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 11/09/2018

The VCC – formerly S-VACC – will position Singapore to become a key fund domicile for fund managers and create opportunities for fund services providers.

Market Infrastructure

Apple Shelves India Payments Expansion, Google to Move Ahead

By Manesh Samtani | 11/09/2018

Apple shares concerns over data localisation with Mastercard, Visa, Amazon, WhatsApp and PayPal, but Google will be ready to comply by December.

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Thailand, Clearstream to Link Funds Platforms by Early 2019

By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2018

The link will give international investors access to Thai funds and in due course provide Thai investors access to international funds markets.

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FundForum: European Policy Impacts on APAC Asset Managers

By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2018

MiFID II and GDPR have been the biggest European regulations to impact asset management firms in Asia, according to FundForum panellists last week.

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MAS Consults on Mandatory Cybersecurity Requirements for FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 07/09/2018

Proposed measures aim to enhance system and network security and protect against unauthorised use of system accounts with extensive access privileges.

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China Committed to Further Opening Up Bond Market – PBOC

By Garima Chitkara | 06/09/2018

PBOC deputy governor Pan Gongsheng said a number of reforms are in the pipeline to attract more foreign investors into to China’s bond market.

ESG / Sustainability

FundForum: Nurturing Growth in Hong Kong’s Asset Management Sector – SFC

By Manesh Samtani | 06/09/2018

The SFC’s Alexandra Yeong says Hong Kong has made great strides towards becoming a global centre for asset management.

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ASX Defers CHESS Replacement by Six Months to Ensure Readiness

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2018

ASX deferred the earliest go-live date for new DLT-based system to target March-April 2021; will provide additional six months for user development and testing, industry testing and accreditation.