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Capital / Liquidity
Korea FSS Conducting Daily Checks on Bank FX Liquidity
09/09/2022
While foreign currency liquidity levels at local banks have remained high, the FSS wants to be able to detect signs of a future liquidity shortage early.
HKMA Launches Online Resource for Aspiring Bankers
08/09/2022
The new platform, Banking GPS, provides information on major bank functions and job openings, tips on job-hunting, and experience sharing from practitioners.
Securities / Derivatives
CPMI, IOSCO Consider Ways to Boost Client Clearing Access
08/09/2022
Practices to facilitate porting need to be further developed to ensure clients can continue to access clearing in the event of an intermediary default.
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Korea to Revise Rules for Issuing Convertible Preference Shares
08/09/2022
The revisions follow rule changes made last year to prevent convertible bonds from being used to unfairly dilute small shareholders.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australia Clarifies Crypto is Not Taxed as Foreign Currency
08/09/2022
The proposed legislation removes uncertainty regarding whether Bitcoin may be treated as a ‘foreign currency’ for income tax purposes.
Market Infrastructure
CPMI Offers Central Banks Guidance on Liquidity Bridges
08/09/2022
Central bank liquidity bridges can reduce FX, credit, financial stability risks, and enhance cross-border payments by reducing funding costs.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Enhance Obligations for Stock Options Market Makers
08/09/2022
A first phase of enhancements will take effect on 31 October 2022. A second phase will be implemented in H1 2023, subject to market readiness.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Thai SEC Advances Work to Revamp Rules for Crypto Firms
08/09/2022
The SEC will appoint a working group to consider amendments to the regulatory framework. Separately, it has filed a police complaint against Zipmex.
Market Infrastructure
JPX, CFFEX Agree to Cross-Promote Derivatives Products
08/09/2022
The arrangements includes the promotion of derivatives trades to enhance the liquidity of ETFs listed under the Japan-China ETF Connectivity scheme.
Enforcement
Australia: ABN AMRO Penalised Over Block Trading Rule Breach
08/09/2022
ABN AMRO Clearing Sydney registered ASX SPI 200 Futures block trades that included split allocations below the Minimum Value Threshold.
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