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Trading & Investment
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.
DeFi & Web3
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.
Credit Risk
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.
CBDCs
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.
Anti-Money Laundering
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.
Cryptocurrency
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.
CBDCs
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.
Structural Regulation
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.
Structural Regulation
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.
Reporting & Disclosures
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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