Crypto / Digital Assets

UK Proposes Blanket Ban on Cold Calls for Financial Services

30/08/2023

The ban on cold calling, as proposed, would cover banking, payments, insurance, mortgages, various tangible investments, and cryptoassets.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore, India Complete First Interoperable eBL Transaction

29/08/2023

Supported by Enterprise Singapore, DBS Bank completed the transaction in partnership with Maptrasco using IMDA’s TradeTrust framework.

Securities / Derivatives

Malaysia SC Further Liberalises Fund Management Industry

29/08/2023

The measures are designed to give high net worth entities and institutional investors access to a wider range of investment options.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Cyber Agency Hit by State-Sponsored Hack – Report

29/08/2023

THe breach initially occurred in October last year. NISC did not spot the problem until June this year and then disclosed it on 4 August.

Taiwan Tightens Telemarketing Rules for Banks

29/08/2023

The new rules will take effect after a nine-month grace period to allow time for banks to make adjustments to their systems and processes.

Enforcement

ASIC’s New 4-Year Plan Highlights Heavy Enforcement Focus

29/08/2023

ASIC will target scams, digitally-enabled misconduct, predatory lending, and greenwashing, while also “closely monitoring” the use of AI.

Crypto / Digital Assets

HashKey Announces Launch of Retail Crypto Trading Service

29/08/2023

HashKey launched trading services for retail crypto investors, allowing them to trading in bitcoin and ether.

Market Infrastructure

KSD-Euroclear Trading Link to Open in H1 2024

29/08/2023

The link will enable international investors to access Korean government bonds via an omnibus account opened by Euroclear at the KSD.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Require Intermediaries to Sever Ties with Unregistered ‘Finfluencers’

28/08/2023

SEBI-registered intermediaries and regulated entities would also be required to stop disbursing referral fees to unregistered entities such as “finfluencers”.