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Data Privacy
China Appoints Ex-Telecom Exec to Head Up New Data Regulator
31/07/2023
Liu Liehong’s appointment signifies the operational readiness of China’s newly-formed agency, the National Data Bureau.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption
India Arrests Four in Bribery Case, Including Ministry Officials
31/07/2023
CBI arrested four individuals, including three Ministry of Corporate Affairs officials, in a bribery case linked to Alok Industries.

Structural Regulation
SEC Targets Digital Investment Advisers with Proposed Rule Changes
31/07/2023
The US SEC is seeking to reform Internet adviser registration rules, proposing stricter requirements for digital investment platforms.

Cryptocurrency
Japan Blockchain Association Proposes Reforms to Crypto Tax Regime
31/07/2023
The JBA is seeking the abolishment of the year-end tax on unrealised gains from tokens issued by third parties, among other reforms.

Structural Regulation
Chinese Firm Set to Stage First US IPO Under New CSRC Rules
31/07/2023
Chinese-based Majestic Ideal Holdings is inching towards becoming the first company to IPO in the US under newly-implemented rules for overseas listings.

AI Risk & Governance
US SEC Proposes New Rules on the Use of Predictive Analytics and AI
31/07/2023
SEC proposes new rules to address conflicts in broker-dealers’ and investment advisers’ use of predictive analytics and AI.

Structural Regulation
IASB Wraps Up Technical Work on Two New Accounting Standards
31/07/2023
The IASB advances financial reporting transparency with the finalisation of two new IFRS Accounting Standards, poised for a 2024 debut.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption
More Officials Under Probe as China Broaden’s Anti Corruption Campaign
31/07/2023
Beijing intensifies anti-corruption efforts, investigating a high-ranking rural banking official and expelling another four senior Communist Party officials.

Market Risk
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.

Payments & Settlements
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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