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Trading & Investment
Indonesia Set to Lift Pandemic Restrictions on Stock Market
04/03/2023
From April, OJK will allow short-selling to resume for some stocks, bring back pre-pandemic auto-rejection rules, and adjust trading hours.
Market Abuse
India Supreme Court Orders Probe into Adani Group
03/03/2023
A committee has been formed to examine the Hindenburg allegations against Adani Group and suggest measures to protect investors. A probe by SEBI was also ordered.
Structural Regulation
SFC Calls on Investors to Provide Consent for HKIDR Regime
03/03/2023
After the launch of HKIDR on 20 March, investors who haven’t provided consent will not be able to buy securities on the stock exchange.
Stablecoins
Japanese Banks Commence Stablecoin Issuance Experiment
03/03/2023
Tokyo Kiraboshi FG, Minna Bank and Shikoku Bank will issue a stablecoin using a system developed by Web3 infrastructure company GU Technologies.
Cryptocurrency
FSB-IMF Paper to Support Global Policy Approach to Crypto
03/03/2023
An “IMF-FSB Synthesis Paper” due to be published in September will support a “coordinated and comprehensive policy approach to crypto-assets”.
Trading & Investment
Malaysia Budget 2023 Offers Measures to Boost Capital Market
03/03/2023
The government will allow the issuance of dual-class shares, expand tax deductions for listing expenses, and provide financing for SMEs.
Capital Adequacy
BCBS Adds New Monitoring Dashboard for Banks’ Crypto Exposures
03/03/2023
In the first six months of 2022, cryptoassets under custody at banks declined 66 percent, largely due to fewer banks participating in the exercise.
Reporting & Disclosures
Japan Sets Timeline for Domestic Implementation of ISSB Standards
03/03/2023
Japan will issue draft sustainability disclosure standards based on the ISSB standards by 31 March 2024, and final standards by 31 March 2025.
Sustainable Finance
UK, Singapore Establish ‘Green Economy’ Cooperative Framework
03/03/2023
The UK and Singapore will cooperate in the areas set out under three pillars – one being carbon markets and sustainable finance.
Structural Regulation
HKEX to Open London Office Within H1 2023
03/03/2023
The SEHK and HKFE were confirmed as Recognised Overseas Investment Exchanges by the UK’s FCA this week.
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