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Securities / Derivatives
Marketnode, NowCM Join Forces to Digitalise APAC Debt Markets
20/02/2023
SGX’s Lee Beng Hong said the new digital service will enhance bond issuance efficiency and streamline processes for dealing with regulators, lawyers and listing agents.
Crypto / Digital Assets
GBBC Digital Finance Joins IOSCO as Affiliate Member
20/02/2023
GBBC Digital Finance will this year prioritising work to construct a DeFi education and engagement platform.
Capital / Liquidity
FSB Calls for Research on Post-GFC Securitisation Reforms
20/02/2023
The FSB is seeking academic papers that examine the extent to which securitisation operates on a sound and sustainable basis and provides appropriate alignment of incentives.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Russia to Launch CBDC Consumer Pilot in April With 13 Banks
20/02/2023
The 13 participating banks have “passed all tests” to confirm their technical readiness to start the pilot with a limited number of clients.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Signs Anti-Financial Crime MoUs with UK FCA, HMRC
20/02/2023
The MoUs will support improved supervisory practices and tools, and facilitate enhanced monitoring of businesses operating across the UK and Australia.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Fines Former NBA Star Over Crypto Promotion
20/02/2023
Paul Pierce promoted crypto asset securities known as EMAX tokens on social media without disclosing that he was paid to do so.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BOJ Confirms Plans to Launch CBDC Pilot Programme in April
19/02/2023
The BOJ will conduct simulated digital yen transactions with private firms starting in April to test the “end-to-end” process flow and identify connectivity challenges.
Market Infrastructure
China Implements Registration-based IPO System on Main Markets
19/02/2023
The new system simplifies the process for companies seeking to raise funds through mainboard listings on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan: Jih Sun and Fubon Units Receive Merger Approval
19/02/2023
The securities and futures firms’ mergers are the result of a merger between the two firms’ financial holding companies, which completed last November.
ESG / Sustainability
Shenzhen Bourse Enhances Listed Company Disclosure Guidelines
19/02/2023
Companies in certain industries will have to disclose major pollution accidents, to promote better environmental governance.
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