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Trading & Investment
Taiwan Revises Bond Issuance Rules for Financial Groups
20/06/2022
Financial holding companies will be able to issue corporate bonds in batches over up to two years using a single approval granted by the FSC.
Cryptocurrency
BIS Innovation Hub Announces New Set of Projects
20/06/2022
The first three Eurosystem Centre projects will focus on crypto markets, quantum-resistant cryptography for payments, and climate-related disclosures.
Cryptocurrency
US Regulators Probe Celsius Suspension of Crypto Withdrawals
20/06/2022
Withdrawals have been suspended one week. Celsius says it is continuing efforts to stabilise its liquidity and operations, and that the process “will take time”.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
CBIRC Warns of Online Fraudsters Impersonating Regulators
19/06/2022
This is the fourth fraud risk warning issued by the CBIRC this year. Consumers are asked to remain vigilant and report fraud attempts.
Credit Risk
RBI Doubles Lending Limits for Cooperative Banks
19/06/2022
The higher lending caps are intended to account for rising housing prices and customer needs, the RBI said.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Concludes Final Plenary Under German Presidency
19/06/2022
FATF will soon publish an update on travel rule implementation in the crypto industry, a report on collaborative analytics, and new guidance for the real estate sector.
Trading & Investment
Financial Transaction Taxes Disrupt Securities Markets: ASIFMA
19/06/2022
Financial transaction taxes tend to reduce stock prices, trading volume, liquidity, and overall market attractiveness.
Cybersecurity
MAS Carries Out Cyber Resilience Exercise with French Regulators
19/06/2022
The joint exercise “fully confirmed” the ability of the MAS, BdF and ACPR to exchange and share information efficiently in times of crisis.
Market Abuse
US SEC Probes Insider Trading Controls at Crypto Firms: Reports
19/06/2022
The SEC is reportedly seeking information about how crypto exchanges protect their users from insider trading on their platforms.
Cybersecurity
SEBI Enhances Cybersecurity Requirements for Asset Managers
19/06/2022
A new framework that took effect on 15 July requires AMCs to conduct cyber audits twice a year and report incidents within six hours of detection.
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