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    Regulation Asia relies on a team of journalists, writers and editors to cover regulatory announcements across Asia Pacific. editorial@regulationasia.com

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    OFAC Targets Hamas Finances With New Sanctions

    30/10/2023

    The new designations underscore the “critical role Iran plays” in providing support to Hamas, said deputy Treasury secretary Wally Adeyemo.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Again Extends Agri-Derivatives Trading Suspension

    30/10/2023

    The suspension of trading, initially imposed due rising food inflation, will remain in place until 20 December 2024.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    First Saudi-focused ETF to Launch in Hong Kong ‘Soon’

    30/10/2023

    The new ETF, managed by CSOP Asset Management, will allow investors to access Saudi Arabia’s 50 most valuable companies.

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    AML / KYC

    ESMA Forced to Pause Withdrawal of UAE CCP Recognition

    30/10/2023

    ESMA’s decision to withdraw its recognition of the Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation is effectively suspended.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BIS Publishes Design Guide for Offline CBDC Payments

    30/10/2023

    The report says the complexity of developing offline payment capabilities for CBDC systems means some challenges and trade-offs cannot be solved easily.

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    Market Infrastructure

    ESMA Recognises Indonesia’s IDClear as Third Country CCP

    29/10/2023

    The recognition will make it easier and more cost-effective for European counterparties to access Indonesia’s derivatives market.

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    Japan FSA Directs Banks to Further Improve Internal Audit Function

    29/10/2023

    The sophistication of internal audits differs across banks, largely due to the degree of involvement by management, the FSA says.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    China Issues Rules for Relaunch of Voluntary Carbon Market

    29/10/2023

    The relaunch of the CCER scheme will provide a voluntary mechanism for participants in the national carbon market to offset emissions.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Global CEOs Calls for More Government Action on Climate

    28/10/2023

    The Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders calls for streamlined regulatory processes and globally harmonised climate disclosure and measuring standards.

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    US Regulator to Lower Fees on Debit Card Transactions

    28/10/2023

    The Fed proposed to lower the cap on fees banks can charge merchants for processing debit card transactions.

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