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Alternative Markets
SEBI Proposes Slew of Rule Changes for Alternative Investment Funds
12/02/2023
SEBI proposes to eliminate upfront fees charged to investors in AIFs, and to require mandatory dematerialisation of AIF units, among other changes.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Loosens Rules on Meeting Minimum Public Float Requirement
11/02/2023
Listed companies are allowed to increase public float through the exercise of options, the allotment of shares under an ESOP, and by selling promoter shares to an ETF.
Anti-Money Laundering
Russian National Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy
11/02/2023
The Russian national and unnamed co-conspirators allegedly laundered at least USD 70 million in ransom proceeds using cryptocurrency.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Australia to Review Modernising Business Registers Programme
11/02/2023
The programme involves consolidating dozens of registers into a single platform run by a one-stop shop service.
Emerging Prudential Risks
China: NDRC Establishes New Foreign Debt Regulatory Regime
10/02/2023
The new regime also covers indirect borrowings by Chinese enterprises and entities they control, as well as foreign debt incurred under red-chip and VIE structures.
CBDCs
Laos Launches CBDC Proof of Concept with Soramitsu
10/02/2023
The PoC aims to assess how a CBDC can promote financial inclusion, improve cross-border remittances, and modernise Laotian payment systems.
Structural Regulation
Singapore Proposes to Permanently Allow Electronic Meetings
10/02/2023
Under proposed amendments, companies, VCCs and business trusts will continue to have the option of conducting fully virtual or hybrid general meetings.
Anti-Money Laundering
Japan FSA Issues Draft Rules for Travel Rule Implementation
10/02/2023
The rules will implement laws passed in Japan last year, establishing requirements for Japanese crypto firms to comply with the travel rule.
Cryptocurrency
US SEC Fines Kraken, Forced Shutter of Crypto Staking Programme
10/02/2023
Commissioner Hester Peirce disagreed with the action, saying there isn’t sufficient guidance on the SEC’s regulatory approach to staking programmes.
Credit Risk
Chinese Regulators Uneasy Over Surge in Early Mortgage Repayments
09/02/2023
The mortgages are being repaid early due to high interest rates and low returns from wealth management products. Early repayment affects bank profits and reduces consumption.
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