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Securities / Derivatives
Korea Approves New Disclosure Rule for Insider Transactions
10/07/2024
Listed companies will be required to disclose insider transactions 30 days prior to their planned transaction dates, starting from 24 July.
Sanctions
Switzerland Expands Sanctions Against Russia
10/07/2024
The targets align with the EU’s 14th package, but measures targeting the energy, financial and goods sectors are still being examined.
AML / KYC
Singapore to Develop Standards for SoW Checks by Banks
10/07/2024
MAS has reportedly formed a group that will work to develop standards for account opening and source of wealth checks by year-end.
Securities / Derivatives
GFEX Unveils Plans to Introduce Platinum, Palladium Futures
10/07/2024
Guangzhou Futures Exchange’s new contracts will provide mechanisms for price discovery and hedging for platinum and palladium.
Market Infrastructure
BCBS Consults on Principles for Managing Third-Party Risk
10/07/2024
The BCBS offers 12 high-level principles on the effective management and supervision of risks arising from third-party arrangements.
Market Infrastructure
Japan, Canadian Regulators Sign MoC on CCP Supervision
10/07/2024
The MoC will enhance cooperation in the supervision of cross-border clearing agencies operating as CCPs in Ontario and Japan.
Market Infrastructure
BIS to Explore Approaches for Monitoring Supply Chain Shocks
10/07/2024
BIS will use granular data, analytics and AI to improve monitoring of global supply chains and better assess their economic and financial impacts.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Set to Shorten Auction Interval for Odd-Lot Trading
09/07/2024
The auction interval for odd-lot trading will be reduced from one minute to five seconds, effective from 2 December 2024.
Fintech / Regtech
BNM Finalises Licensing Framework for Digital Insurers
09/07/2024
BNM will no longer limit the number of licences to five. Applications will be accepted throughout 2025 and 2026.
AML / KYC
Singapore Banks to Phase Out Use of OTPs for Account Login
09/07/2024
MAS and ABS said the phase-out of OTPs will make it harder for scammers to fraudulently access customer accounts and funds.
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