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Faster Progress Needed to Enhance EU Capital Markets: IMF

By Editors | 15/06/2023

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted key priorities to enhance Europe’s capital markets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea Securities Depository to Establish Security Token Platform

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/06/2023

The KSD will set up a securities token platform and play the role of screening registrations of such digital assets.

Market Infrastructure

India Supervisory Regime for CCPs Gains UK Equivalence

By Editors | 15/06/2023

Indian CCPs have been facing the possibility of losing their ability to provide clearing services to UK market participants.

Market Infrastructure

PBOC Consults on Revised Valuation Rules for Interbank Bond Market

By Karen Ng | 14/06/2023

The revised rules for valuation agencies cover internal governance, valuation methods, information disclosure, and conflicts of interest management.

Market Infrastructure

Australia to Reduce Red Tape Imposed on Financial Advisers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/06/2023

Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones said the reforms will be progressed in three streams, including allowing super funds to provide advice.

Fintech / Regtech

India in Talks to Extend UPI’s Reach to Gulf Countries 

By Editors | 13/06/2023

India’s NPCI, with support from the RBI, is in talks to establish bank-to-bank transfer systems for cross-border remittances to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Market Infrastructure

ASIC Invites Regulated Entities to Assess Cyber Resilience

By Editors | 13/06/2023

ASIC’s cyber pulse survey will measure entities’ current cyber security and controls, governance arrangements, and incident preparedness.

Market Infrastructure

Bursa Malaysia Expands List of Securities Approved for Short-Selling

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/06/2023

Bursa Malaysia is expanding its list of securities approved for securities borrowing, securities lending and short selling.

ESG / Sustainability

WFE Declares Milestone Achievement on Sustainability

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 12/06/2023

For the first time, every exchange surveyed by WFE participated in at least one ESG initiative and engaged in at least one WFE Sustainability Principle.