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Consumer Complaints Reach Record High, says AFCA
30/07/2023
The rise in complaints is attributed scams, insurance claim delays, and banking disputes, AFCA said.
Enforcement
FSS Korea Completes Inspections of CFD Businesses
30/07/2023
The FSS said it will take “stern measures” against illegal acts identified from the inspections, which covered three major securities firms.
Securities / Derivatives
SHFE Launches Trading in Synthetic Rubber Futures
30/07/2023
The new futures and options contracts are the world’s with butadiene rubber as the underlying commodity.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan Names 17 Firms That Endorse New Code of Conduct on ESG Data
30/07/2023
Endorsers include Bloomberg LP, Clarity AI, FTSE Russell, ICE, ISS ESG, Moody’s Japan, Morningstar Sustainalytics, MSCI ESG Research, Refinitiv, and S&P Global Ratings Japan.
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.
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