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    Regulation Asia relies on a team of journalists, writers and editors to cover regulatory announcements across Asia Pacific. editorial@regulationasia.com

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    Market Infrastructure

    BOJ Surpises Market With Tweak to Monetary Policy Stance

    31/07/2023

    The tweak is seen as a small step towards normalisation. Analysts have warned that the BOJ’s monetary policy stance harms the economy and distorts the bond market.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Targets End to Corporate Cheques by 2025

    31/07/2023

    Singapore to eliminate corporate cheques by 2025 and transition users to e-payment solutions, amid rising cheque processing costs.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Digital Yuan Being Used for Clearing Commodity Spot Trades

    30/07/2023

    Industrial Bank is the first bank to incorporate digital RMB into commodity spot trading, paving the way for future advancements in this area.

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    Consumer Complaints Reach Record High, says AFCA

    30/07/2023

    The rise in complaints is attributed scams, insurance claim delays, and banking disputes, AFCA said.

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    Enforcement

    FSS Korea Completes Inspections of CFD Businesses

    30/07/2023

    The FSS said it will take “stern measures” against illegal acts identified from the inspections, which covered three major securities firms.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SHFE Launches Trading in Synthetic Rubber Futures

    30/07/2023

    The new futures and options contracts are the world’s with butadiene rubber as the underlying commodity.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Japan Names 17 Firms That Endorse New Code of Conduct on ESG Data

    30/07/2023

    Endorsers include Bloomberg LP, Clarity AI, FTSE Russell, ICE, ISS ESG, Moody’s Japan, Morningstar Sustainalytics, MSCI ESG Research, Refinitiv, and S&P Global Ratings Japan.

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    RBI Greenlights 92 Special Rupee Accounts to Enhance Bilateral Trade

    30/07/2023

    RBI authorised 20 banks to open 92 Special Rupee Vostro Accounts with various countries, aiming to simplify trade and promote more robust FX markets.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Ant Group Restructures Ahead of Possible Hong Kong IPO – Reports

    30/07/2023

    Ant Group is undergoing restructuring to distance non-core operations, paving the way for a Hong Kong IPO.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    TWSE Imposes Enhanced Regulatory Controls on Futures ETFs

    30/07/2023

    The measures mainly target leverage and inverse ETFs based on commodity futures, to protect investors who may not fully understand the risks.

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