Trading & Investment

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.

Trading & Investment

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.

Clearing & Post-Trade

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.

CBDCs

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.

Clearing & Post-Trade

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.

Operational Risk

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.

Climate Risk

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.

Climate Risk

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.

Payments & Settlements

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.