Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Allows Mutual Funds to Trade IRS for Hedging

22/06/2021

SEBI says mutual fund schemes may enter into plain vanilla interest rate swaps for hedging purposes.

Fintech / Regtech

China’s Sichuan Province Bans Crypto Mining Activity

22/06/2021

Over 90% of China’s bitcoin mining capacity has effectively been shut down, after bans were imposed in key mining hubs in the country.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Panel Offers Recommendations on Sustainable Finance

22/06/2021

The panel says the FSA should introduce a code of conduct for ESG data providers and develop an information platform for ESG-related bonds.

Market Infrastructure

CBIRC Issues Draft Rules for Major Bank Shareholders

21/06/2021

Major shareholders cannot use borrowed funds to invest in banks, take out loans from the banks they invest in, or have cross-shareholdings with other banks.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Planning Dedicated Framework For SPACs – Report

21/06/2021

To allow SPACs in India, SEBI would have to either introduce a separate law or amend current regulations.

AML / KYC

Basel Institute on Governance Takes Stock of Illicit Enrichment Laws

21/06/2021

While some intricacies regarding illicit enrichment laws are yet to be properly tested in courts, they have “remarkable potential” in the field of asset recovery.

Crypto / Digital Assets

InvestHK Launches 2021 Fintech Fast Track Programme

21/06/2021

Selected companies will be showcased prominently at Hong Kong Fintech Week 2021 which takes place from 1 to 5 November.

Market Infrastructure

AmCham Praises Taiwan For Easing Financial Sector Constraints

20/06/2021

Taiwan was praised for easing rules on loan-loss reserves for foreign bank branches and for allowing foreign institutional investors to invest in ETFs.

Market Infrastructure

US Fed Extends Swap Lines with Nine Central Banks

20/06/2021

The Fed has extended facilities provided to the central banks of Australia, Korea, Singapore and New Zealand, among others.