Big Picture

WEF Calls for Global Coordination to Address Emerging Risks

12/01/2022

The climate crisis, growing social divides, heightened cyber risks, an uneven global recovery and competition in space were cited as key risks.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Update Rules for Collective Investment Schemes

12/01/2022

SEBI proposes to introduce a minimum number of investors, a minimum subscription amount and maximum holdings by a single investor in a CIS.

Big Picture

FSB Publishes Papers on Insurer Resolution Planning

12/01/2022

The FSB requests feedback on two papers that seek to address issues for insurers related to resolution planning and interconnectedness.

Securities / Derivatives

Macau-Henqin Zone to Pilot QFLP Scheme from 29 January

11/01/2022

Foreign investors will be able to set up private equity funds in the Macau-Hengqin zone and raise money from onshore and offshore investors.

Securities / Derivatives

FSC Korea Unveils New Initiatives to Promote KONEX Market

11/01/2022

The FSC will set up a KRW 100 billion fund that will invest in KONEX listed firms and lower entry barriers for investors in the market.

Fintech / Regtech

FSC to Enable Greater Access to Data Convergence Services

10/01/2022

Rule changes will enable smaller firms with no data samples of their own to access anonymised data originating from other businesses.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Former CFTC Chair Calls for Dedicated US Crypto Regulator

09/01/2022

Such a bureau would have its own authorisation and financing, and adopt the mandates of both the CFTC and SEC, said J. Christopher Giancarlo.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Issues Eligibility Criteria for Use of Credit Information Services

07/01/2022

More entities will become eligible to tap credit information disseminated by CICs, which observers say will benefit digital lenders and neobanks.

Fintech / Regtech

Korean Presidential Hopeful to Use NFTs for Campaign Fundraising

07/01/2022

The Democratic Party of Korea’s Lee Jae-myung is set to become the world’s first presidential candidate to raise campaign funds using NFTs.