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RBI Greenlights 92 Special Rupee Accounts to Enhance Bilateral Trade
30/07/2023
RBI authorised 20 banks to open 92 Special Rupee Vostro Accounts with various countries, aiming to simplify trade and promote more robust FX markets.
Securities / Derivatives
Ant Group Restructures Ahead of Possible Hong Kong IPO – Reports
30/07/2023
Ant Group is undergoing restructuring to distance non-core operations, paving the way for a Hong Kong IPO.
Securities / Derivatives
TWSE Imposes Enhanced Regulatory Controls on Futures ETFs
30/07/2023
The measures mainly target leverage and inverse ETFs based on commodity futures, to protect investors who may not fully understand the risks.
Securities / Derivatives
Tokyo Bourse to Revise Guidance on Minimum Investment
29/07/2023
The move is aimed at encouraging companies to lower their minimum investment size and making shares more affordable for retail investors.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Lawmakers Advance Bill on Stablecoin Regulation
29/07/2023
The ‘Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act’ would have the Fed write requirements for issuing stablecoins but still preserve the authority of state regulators.
AML / KYC
Worldcoin’s Global Launch Raises Regulatory Concerns
29/07/2023
UK, French and German regulators are looking into privacy concerns associated with Worldcoin’s iris-scanning data collection practices.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Launches Framework for Corporate Debt Support Fund
29/07/2023
During periods of market stress, the fund will step in to buy investment-grade debt securities from secondary markets.
Market Infrastructure
India: AMC Repo Clearing Launches Triparty Bond Repo Solution
29/07/2023
Eight entities participated in repo transactions on the first day of the new service from AMC Repo Clearing.
AML / KYC
UK Updates Guidance to Implement Travel Rule for Cryptoasset Transfers
29/07/2023
The proposed guidance specifies the information on originators and beneficiaries that crypto exchanges and wallet providers must send, receive and verify as part of a cryptoasset transfer.
ESG / Sustainability
FSOC Meeting Highlights Urgent Need to Address Climate Risks
28/07/2023
Gary Gensler said the SEC will consider “appropriate” adjustments to its proposed climate risk disclosure framework.
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