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Bank of Korea Experiments with Blockchain for Bond Settlement
By Editors | 21/02/2020
Under the proof of concept system now being developed, bond issuance, management, settlement and recordkeeping will be done using blockchain technology.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Approves Proposals to Tighten Investment Adviser Regulation
By Editors | 21/02/2020
The proposals approved include higher net worth requirements for investment advisers, a cap on fees, and segregation of investment advice from product distribution.
Trading & Investment
PBOC Issues Draft Rules on Standardised Notes Issuance
By Editors | 21/02/2020
The draft rules seek to standardise the instrument and improve its utility as a financing channel for SMEs, while also setting out supervisory measures and applicable rights to protect investors.
Structural Regulation
European Commission Launches MiFID II Review
By Editors | 20/02/2020
The introduction of a consolidated tape and enhancements to investor protection are high priority items in the review.
Structural Regulation
India Cabinet Approves SEBI-FCA Updated AIFMD MoU
By Editors | 20/02/2020
The updated MoU substitutes references to EU legislation with the relevant UK law, pursuant to the UK’s exit from the EU on 31 January.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Taiwan FSC Fines Cathay Life for Lax Sales Controls
By Editors | 20/02/2020
Cathay Life failed to improve its internal controls for sales agents and its insurance underwriting mechanism despite complaints from 14 customers.
Payments & Settlements
Thailand, Cambodia Launch Cross-Border QR Payments
By Editors | 20/02/2020
New payments connectivity between the two countries is expected to promote trade, tourism, financial inclusion, and the usage of local currencies in cross-border transactions.
Data Privacy
FSC Korea Outlines Ten Policy Measures Targeting Innovation
By Editors | 19/02/2020
The policy tasks include measures to direct capital to SMEs and innovative startups, and promote inclusive finance, fintech and open banking.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
New Zealand Takes Step Towards New Financial Conduct Regime
By Editors | 19/02/2020
New legislation to establish an effective fair conduct regime for the financial sector has passed its first reading in New Zealand.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Forms Municipal Bonds Development Committee
By Editors | 18/02/2020
The committee will advise on regulation to develop the primary and secondary markets for municipal bonds.
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