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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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