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BSP Revises Framework for External Auditor Selection by FIs
26/09/2024
The BSP has proposed draft revisions to its framework for financial institutions on the selection and appointment of external auditors.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FSC Korea to Start Pushing 2nd Phase of Crypto Legislation
26/09/2024
The legislation will include measures to enable corporations and institutional investors to participate in the domestic crypto market.
Sanctions
US Proposes to Ban Chinese, Russian Tech in Vehicles
26/09/2024
The move would effectively ban Chinese and Russian vehicles in the US, which has already sharply raised tariffs on imports of Chinese EVs.
MAS Issues Draft Resolution Planning Guidelines for Insurers
26/09/2024
The proposed guidelines elaborate on the new recovery and resolution planning requirements which come into effect on 1 January 2025.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Nasdaq Wins SEC Approval to List Options on Bitcoin ETF
25/09/2024
The options contracts on iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF still need to be approved by the Options Clearing Corp and the CFTC before trading can begin.
Enforcement
Deutsche Börse, Nasdaq Under Scrutiny in EU Antitrust Probe
25/09/2024
Deutsche Börse and Nasdaq said they were raided and searched by EU antitrust watchdogs who suspect antitrust rule violations.
Capital / Liquidity
BCBS Advances Follow-up Response to 2023 Banking Turmoil
25/09/2024
The BCBS has finalised a new report on the lessons learned from the 2023 banking turmoil, focusing on liquidity risk. The report will be published next month.
Enforcement
US Prosecutors Accuse Visa of Monopolising Debit Card Market
25/09/2024
The DOJ says Visa illegally maintains monopoly power by imposing a web of exclusionary agreements on merchants and banks.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Enhances Securities Industry Risk Control Indicator System
25/09/2024
The standards used by securities firms to calculate risk control indicators have been optimised and improved.
Capital / Liquidity
PBOC Governor Unveils Plans to Cut Rates, Lower RRR
24/09/2024
PBOC will reduce bank reserve requirements while also lowering interest rates to provide relief to household borrowers.
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