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Trading & Investment
MAS Tightens Monetary Policy Amid Inflation Concerns
By Editors | 14/10/2021
MAS will slightly raise the slope of the S$NEER policy band to ensure medium term price stability while recognising the risks to the economic recovery.
Data Privacy
PBOC Vows to Fill Gaps in FinTech Regulation
By Mark Johnston | 14/10/2021
Governor Yi Gang says the PBOC will continue to strengthen its supervision of fintech companies, while also improving policy transparency and predictability.
Cryptocurrency
China Names Crypto Mining as Prohibited Activity on ‘Negative List’
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/10/2021
China’s latest ‘negative list’ removes six industries, while introducing new restrictions for the media, finance and cryptocurrency sectors.
Trading & Investment
Shenzhen, Guangdong Issue First-ever Offshore Bonds
By Editors | 14/10/2021
Shenzhen and Guangdong have become the first local government authorities in China to issue RMB-denominated bonds in offshore markets.
Payments & Settlements
Cross-border Payments Roadmap Remains Firmly on Track: FSB
By Editors | 14/10/2021
The FSB has published a progress report on work to enhance cross-border payments as outlined in the G20 Roadmap last year.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Orders Mutual Funds to Direct More Trades to RFQ Platforms
By Editors | 13/10/2021
From 1 December, 25% of mutual funds’ corporate bond trades must be directed through RFQ platforms of stock exchanges.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Calls for Review of Non-compliant Whistleblower Policies
By Editors | 13/10/2021
Some policies inaccurately refer to obsolete requirements for whistleblowers to identify themselves or make disclosures in good faith or without malice to qualify for protection.
Structural Regulation
Japan to Consider Removal of Quarterly Reporting Requirement
By Editors | 13/10/2021
While some argue quarterly reporting helps investors make more informed judgments, regulators worry it incentivises short term profit seeking behaviour.
Payments & Settlements
EBA Clearing, SWIFT, TCH Collaborate on Cross-Border Payments
By Mark Johnston | 12/10/2021
A POC has been completed that uses existing payment systems in the US and Europe to achieve synchronised settlements in cross-border payments.
Payments & Settlements
Sri Lanka: CBSL Collaborates with Industry on Inward Remittances
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 12/10/2021
The central bank is working with banks, mobile operators, and government agencies to launch a new mobile app for inward remittances.
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