Trading & Investment

Taiwan Revises Bond Issuance Rules for Financial Groups

20/06/2022

Financial holding companies will be able to issue corporate bonds in batches over up to two years using a single approval granted by the FSC.

Cryptocurrency

BIS Innovation Hub Announces New Set of Projects

20/06/2022

The first three Eurosystem Centre projects will focus on crypto markets, quantum-resistant cryptography for payments, and climate-related disclosures.

Cryptocurrency

US Regulators Probe Celsius Suspension of Crypto Withdrawals

20/06/2022

Withdrawals have been suspended one week. Celsius says it is continuing efforts to stabilise its liquidity and operations, and that the process “will take time”.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

CBIRC Warns of Online Fraudsters Impersonating Regulators

19/06/2022

This is the fourth fraud risk warning issued by the CBIRC this year. Consumers are asked to remain vigilant and report fraud attempts.

Credit Risk

RBI Doubles Lending Limits for Cooperative Banks

19/06/2022

The higher lending caps are intended to account for rising housing prices and customer needs, the RBI said.

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Concludes Final Plenary Under German Presidency

19/06/2022

FATF will soon publish an update on travel rule implementation in the crypto industry, a report on collaborative analytics, and new guidance for the real estate sector.

Trading & Investment

Financial Transaction Taxes Disrupt Securities Markets: ASIFMA

19/06/2022

Financial transaction taxes tend to reduce stock prices, trading volume, liquidity, and overall market attractiveness.

Cybersecurity

MAS Carries Out Cyber Resilience Exercise with French Regulators

19/06/2022

The joint exercise “fully confirmed” the ability of the MAS, BdF and ACPR to exchange and share information efficiently in times of crisis.

Market Abuse

US SEC Probes Insider Trading Controls at Crypto Firms: Reports

19/06/2022

The SEC is reportedly seeking information about how crypto exchanges protect their users from insider trading on their platforms.