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Market Infrastructure
BOE, CFTC Strengthen Supervisory Cooperation on CCPs
18/04/2023
The Bank of England will rely on the CFTC for supervision and oversight of US-based CCPs offering clearing services in the UK.
Big Picture
AFME, FESE Call for Action on EU Consolidated Tape
17/04/2023
Ahead of EU trilogues on the MiFIR Review, AFME is highlighting the important role of systematic internalisers and FESE is calling for a PFOF ban.
Enforcement
US and Allies to Cooperate to Displace Russia from Nuclear Energy Market
17/04/2023
The US, UK, Canada, Japan and France will leverage their resources and capabilities to undermine Russia’s grip on supply chains.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Do Kwon Sent $7m to Law Firm Before Terra Collapse
17/04/2023
Korean prosecutors believe the transfer may suggest Do Kwon was aware of Terra’s impending collapse and was seeking to pre-empt the legal repercussions.
AML / KYC
Australia Revisits ‘Tranche 2’ AML Reforms – Report
17/04/2023
The government is expected to settle its position on AML reforms this month that could cover the real estate, accounting and legal professions.
Capital / Liquidity
Korea to Ease Rules on Overseas Business by Certain Securities Firms
17/04/2023
The revisions will enable overseas subsidiaries of “comprehensive financial investment service providers” to provide corporate credit in overseas markets more easily.
Securities / Derivatives
NSE India to Launch WTI Crude Oil, Natural Gas Futures
17/04/2023
NSE will launch WTI crude oil and natural gas futures contracts from 15 May. Both already trade on India’s MCX.
Securities / Derivatives
Malaysia Allows Dealer’s Representatives to Expand Services
17/04/2023
DRs can apply for additional licences to engage in investment advice, financial planning, restricted dealing in unit trust products, dealing in private retirement schemes.
Enforcement
Australia to Investigate Amex Over Data Privacy Concerns
17/04/2023
The OAIC will investigate American Express over its data handling protocols and potential national security risks.
Capital / Liquidity
Chinese D-SIBs to Start Issuing TLAC Bonds by June
17/04/2023
China’s four G-SIBs have started working on issuing their first TLAC bonds. Each bank is planning to raise at least CNY 10 billion.
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