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Markets & Infrastructure
PEPs & Sanctions
China Lodges Complaint at WTO Over US Tariffs
By Editors | 07/02/2025
China said the measures were “imposed on the basis of unfounded and false allegations”, violate trade rules, and are “discriminatory and protectionist”.
Structural Regulation
Australia Consults on Regulations for New BNPL Regime
By Thisanka Siripala | 07/02/2025
The consultation covers fee caps and inquiries that must be made about a consumer’s financial situation, among other things.
Cryptocurrency
FDIC “Actively Reevaluating” Supervisory Approach to Crypto
By Manesh Samtani | 07/02/2025
FDIC released correspondence with banks regarding crypto-related activities. Congress meanwhile held its first hearings about US debanking of crypto clients.
Structural Regulation
India to Introduce New Tax Incentives to Boost GIFT City
By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2025
The government aims to make it easier for offshore funds including ETFs to establish operations in GIFT City.
Structural Regulation
Indonesia Approves Establishment of State Investment Agency
By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2025
The new agency will manage government holdings in key enterprises and help the government achieve its economic growth target.
Tokenisation
DTCC Launches New Platforms to Drive Digital Assets Adoption
By Editors | 06/02/2025
The platforms support token issuance, distribution, servicing, monitoring, reporting and other lifecycle processes.
Trading & Investment
BSE Launches Sensex Derivative Contracts at GIFT City
By Nithya Subramanian | 06/02/2025
BSE has launched USD-denominated Sensex derivatives at India INX, providing global investors a 22-hour trading window
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Korea Planning Further Enhancements to Stewardship Code
By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2025
The FSC wants institutional investors to periodically check and report on their compliance with the stewardship code, which was already updated last year.
Cryptocurrency
US President Orders Creation of Sovereign Wealth Fund
By Thisanka Siripala | 06/02/2025
Analysts have speculated that the fund could be used to buy and hold digital assets, or to acquire a stake in Chinese-owned TikTok
Trading & Investment
CFTC Grants No-Action Relief to KRX for KOSPI 200 Futures
By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2025
Relief is provided until KOSPI 200 is certified as broad-based. The index has shifted between the narrow-based and broad-based classifications several times.
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