Securities / Derivatives

SGX, UK Partner to Fund New SDG-Aligned Issuers

03/04/2022

SGX and MOBILIST will partner to support new issuers of securities aligned with the SDGs by deploying equity capital and other forms of assistance.

Market Infrastructure

Thai SEC Launches New Portal for Cyber Incident Reporting

03/04/2022

The portal will also be used to disseminate information about preventive measures firms can take to reduce the risks and impacts of cyber threats.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Approves Enhancements to CIS Rules

03/04/2022

The amendments will require CIS managers and certain designated employees to invest in the CIS they manage, and limit investment in other CIS managers.

Big Picture

BCBS Expresses Concerns About Fourth Party Technology Risks

01/04/2022

Banks and supervisors are concerned that a lack of complete supply chain transparency may increase operational risk.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India Passes Legislation to Implement 30pc Crypto Tax

01/04/2022

Traders will not be able to offset losses against profits. A 1 percent tax will also be deducted at source for trading over INR 50,000 in a year.

Securities / Derivatives

SFC Sets Out Expectations on Complaints Handling Processes

01/04/2022

LCs should set a 7-day timeline for acknowledging receipt of complaints and a 2-month timeline for providing a final response to the complainant.

Fintech / Regtech

APRA Sets Out Roadmap for Full Transition to APRA Connect

01/04/2022

APRA says it will receive all data collections through APRA Connect by 2027, and regulated entities should prepare by exploring automation opportunities.

Fintech / Regtech

ISDA Publishes New Paper on Digital Regulatory Reporting

01/04/2022

DRR will allow for consistent rule interpretation, more streamlined and automated reporting, and fewer data quality issues, ISDA says.

Securities / Derivatives

US SEC Proposes Enhanced Protections for SPAC Investors

31/03/2022

The proposal aims to provide SPAC investors additional disclosures and protections similar to those they would receive in an IPO.