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Capital / Liquidity
RBI Proposed New Securitisation Framework for Stressed Assets
27/01/2023
Banks would be able to sell stressed assets to special purpose entities that issue securitisation notes for investors to buy.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ISDA Launches Standard Definitions for Digital Asset Derivatives
27/01/2023
ISDA says the definitions set clear provisions for execution and settlement and will help to reduce credit and market risk in digital asset trading.
Enforcement
SEBI Targets Front-running in Nationwide Raids
27/01/2023
Individuals would take positions on certain stocks prior to so-called ‘market experts’ going on live television to recommend those same stocks.
New Zealand to Increase Foreign Reserves Holdings
27/01/2023
New Zealand will look to increase its foreign reserves holdings over “a number of years” in order to minimise the market impact.
BSP Raises Interest Rate Caps for Credit Card Issuers
27/01/2023
The BSP says the higher caps will cushion the impact of inflationary pressure and interest rate hikes on banks and credit card issuers.
Fintech / Regtech
New Network Launches to Facilitate Stablecoin, CBDC Transfers
27/01/2023
Several Tier 1 banks are participating in POCs to test the Universal Digital Payment Network (UDPN) for cross-border transfers and swaps.
AML / KYC
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Fined in the Netherlands
26/01/2023
The DNB said Coinbase was offering services to Dutch users before it was formally registered as required by local laws.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US SEC Charges Man for Crypto Token Manipulation Scheme
26/01/2023
The SEC said Avraham Eisenberg orchestrated an attack on Mango Markets. He also faces criminal and civil charges brought by the DOJ and CFTC.
ESG / Sustainability
India Issues First Ever Sovereign Green Bonds
26/01/2023
India raised almost $1bn that it will use for investments in renewable energy and climate change adaptation, among other areas.
AML / KYC
UK FCA Offers Guidance on Crypto Business Registration
26/01/2023
The guidance draws from over 300 applications received by the FCA to date, to help crypto firms prepare their applications for registration.
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