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Market Infrastructure
CSRC Finalises New Rules for Futures Exchanges
03/04/2023
New requirements cover product listings, programmatic trading, internal governance, risk monitoring, emergency planning, and financial management, among other areas.

Capital / Liquidity
RBNZ Finalises Framework for Imposing DTI-based Lending Curbs
03/04/2023
Banks have 12 months to prepare their systems for the possible implementation of mortgage lending restrictions based on debt-to-income ratios.

Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Tightens Rules for Bond Funds to Reduce Risk
03/04/2023
New bond funds can only invest up to 20 percent of portfolios in bonds rated AA+, compared with 50 percent previously.

ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong Exchange Lists First Ever Catastrophe Bond
03/04/2023
The $350mn catastrophe bond offers protection against losses related to earthquake risks in Chile over the next three years.

UK Launches Review of Senior Managers Accountability Regime
03/04/2023
The review seeks stakeholders’ views to identify ways to improve operational and legal aspects of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime.

Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Finalises Rules for LEAP-to-ACE Listing Transfers
03/04/2023
Bursa Malaysia’s Julian Hashim said the amendments offer a clearer roadmap for LEAP companies aiming to graduate to the ACE Market.

Securities / Derivatives
JPX to Launch Index of Stocks that Focus on Value Creation
03/04/2023
The index will comprise 150 Prime Market companies that are expected to create value based on financial performance or market valuation.

Capital / Liquidity
Swiss Prosecutor Opens Criminal Probe Into Credit Suisse Takeover
03/04/2023
The prosecutor is looking into potential breaches of Switzerland’s criminal law by government officials, regulators and bank executives.

Crypto / Digital Assets
Crypto Firm Bittrex Announces Decision to Exit US Market
03/04/2023
A lack of regulatory clarity makes it economically unviable for Bittrex to continue operating in the US. The global platform will continue operating.

Crypto / Digital Assets
US Futures SRO Issues New Rule for Crypto Activities
03/04/2023
The compliance rule covers anti-fraud, just and equitable principles of trade, disclosure, and supervision requirements for spot bitcoin and ether trading.
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