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MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE
AML / KYC
SEBI to Start Requiring FPIs to Provide LEI to Trade in India
By Editors | 23/07/2023
SEBI plans to give non-individual FPIs six months to provide an LEI, failing which their accounts will be blocked for further purchases.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia Approves Final Operational Enhancements To CDR Rules
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/07/2023
Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones says the operational enhancements to the CDR rules will keep small business and customer data safer.
Market Infrastructure
US Launches Instant Payments Service, FedNow
By Editors | 21/07/2023
35 early-adopting banks and credit unions are ready with instant payments capabilities via FedNow, and 16 additional service providers are supporting payment processing.
Market Infrastructure
FSC Korea Grants First Preliminary Approval to ATS Platform
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 21/07/2023
Nextrade, owned by 34 companies, will have 18 months to establish its systems and apply for final authorisation to operate its ATS platform.
Market Infrastructure
Vietnam Launches New Bond Trading Platform at HNX
By Editors | 20/07/2023
The system will also support businesses in mobilising mid and long-term capital, helping them reduce their dependence on bank credit.
Enforcement
India: Appeals Tribunal Sets Aside SEBI Penalty Order Against NSE
By Editors | 20/07/2023
The Securities Appellate Tribunal said NSE had not indulged in any unethical act or unjustly enriched itself.
Market Infrastructure
Korea to Loosen Rules for FIs on Foreign Subsidiary Ownership
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/07/2023
The proposed reforms will enable Korean financial firms to more easily invest in and provide financial support to overseas subsidiaries.
Market Infrastructure
EU Commission Seeks to Further Extend Transition Period for Third-country Benchmarks
By Manesh Samtani | 20/07/2023
The European Commission says the extension is necessary to avoid destabilising the asset management sector and financial stability risks.
ESG / Sustainability
CFTC Meets to Discuss Integrity in Voluntary Carbon Markets
By Editors | 19/07/2023
The CFTC held its second Voluntary Carbon Markets Convening to identify steps to ensure integrity and resilience of voluntary carbon markets.
Market Infrastructure
Hong Kong to Launch New eMPF Platform in Q2 2024
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/07/2023
Software development was largely completed in June. Testing will be completed within this year. Migration will commence in Q2 2024.
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