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Crypto / Digital Assets

New Bill to Give MAS Greater Investigative Powers

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/01/2024

The proposed law broadens the regulator’s power over unregulated businesses and expands its oversight on key appointments and removals.

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HK SFC Adds Two New Suspicious VATPs on Alert List

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/12/2023

The SFC has warned the public to be wary of two suspicious VATPs – HongKongDAO and BitCuped – and asked the police to block them.

Capital / Liquidity

China Promotes Digital Services for Capital Account Business

By Mark Johnston | 23/11/2023

The PBOC and SAFE asked banks to provide digital services for capital account foreign exchange and cross-border RMB business.

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MAS Unveils Proposals to Tackle Mobile Malware and AI Threats

By Editors | 31/10/2023

As financial institutions increasingly turn to GenAI to refine their operations, the  CSAP underscored the urgency of strengthening cyber defences.

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SEBI Introduces New Process for Investor Grievance Redressal

By Mark Johnston | 20/09/2023

SEBI has introduced a new process to expedite the resolution of investor complaints through its online platform SCORES.

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CSE Introduces Short Selling, Stock Borrowing & Lending

By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 11/09/2023

The Colombo Stock Exchange said the new initiatives will create a more dynamic and transparent trading ecosystem and offer more flexibility to investors.

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SEBI Offers Clarifications on Investment Advisor Rules

By Editors | 08/08/2023

Those offering investment advice solely to overseas persons are not subject to the rules. Registered investment advisors can provide advice to FPIs.

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Myanmar’s Opposition Government Launches Neobank

By Editors | 23/07/2023

Users of ‘Spring Development Bank’ will be able to deposit foreign currency and receive USDT, which can also be exchanged for MMK.

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Industry Working Group Opens Consultation on IVMS101 Enhancements

By Editors | 18/07/2023

The working group was formed in April and has met five times since to consider and approve revisions to the IVMS101 standard.