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    Fintech / Regtech

    Non-Resident Indians Allowed to Make UPI Transfers

    17/01/2023

    NPCI said NRIs in ten jurisdictions can use the UPI platform to digitally transfer funds, using their international mobile numbers.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    India to Complete Transition to T+1 on 27 January

    17/01/2023

    All large-cap and blue-chip stocks will move to the shortened T+1 settlement cycle on 27 January. Market liquidity and trading volumes are expected to improve.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Shanghai Seeks to Add ‘Green Equities’ to Stock Connect

    17/01/2023

    The Shanghai regulator is also seeking to explore the possibility of adding bond targets to the Hong Kong Stock Connect.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Korea FSS to Develop Crypto Market Monitoring Tool

    17/01/2023

    At a forum on Monday, FSS governor Lee Bok-hyun also said accounting standards will be established to require companies to disclose their crypto exposures.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Iran, Russia Working on Gold-Backed Stablecoin – Report

    17/01/2023

    The stablecoin is intended to serve as a payment method for foreign trade without requiring the use of any fiat currency.

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    Enforcement

    Taiwan Passes Law Changes to Deter Property Speculation

    17/01/2023

    The amendments introduce fines up to TWD 50 million for market manipulation and the spreading of false information regarding housing prices.

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    Market Infrastructure

    China Directs Banks to Use Yuan in Cross-border Transactions

    17/01/2023

    Banks are directed to prioritise the use of the yuan in cross-border trade, as well as in overseas investment and financing transactions.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Nepal ISPs Ordered to Block Crypto Websites, Apps

    17/01/2023

    Nepal declared crypto illegal in September 2021. The order for ISPs and email providers to block crypto websites and apps is new.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    BitConnect Victims Receive $17mn Restitution from Crypto Fraud

    16/01/2023

    BitConnect was an online crypto lending platform that collapsed in 2018, causing investor losses estimated at over USD 2.4 billion.

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    Enforcement

    Indonesian Court Imposes $370m Fine for Stock Manipulation

    16/01/2023

    The fine is one of the largest ever in an Indonesian corruption case. Prosecutors reportedly plan to appeal the ruling to seek the death penalty.

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