Markets & Infrastructure

Structural Regulation

India to Require Pre-Approval for Mergers Involving Foreign Firms

By Ajoy K Das | 10/09/2024

The RBI’s approval will be required for merger and amalgamation deals involving foreign companies starting 17 September.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

APRA Seeks Court Order to Disqualify First Super Co-chair

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/09/2024

APRA alleges Micheal O’Connor failed to meet the required standards of care and diligence required of a prudent superannuation entity director.

Stablecoins

Japan’s Megabanks to Pilot Blockchain Cross-Border Payments System

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/09/2024

The Japanese megabanks will start piloting stablecoins to simplify the cross-border payments process. The new system is expected to go live in 2025.

Trading & Investment

India’s IFSCA Proposes Rules for CP, CD Issuance in GIFT City

By Ajoy K Das | 10/09/2024

The introduction of CP and CD products is expected to attract more foreign and NRI investors to participate in GIFT City.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

US SEC Charges 10 Firms for Breaking Whistleblower Protection Rule

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/09/2024

A broker-dealer, two investment advisers, and seven public companies used signed agreements to impede the reporting of misconduct to the SEC.

PEPs & Sanctions

Moldovan Banks Stop Accepting Money Transfers from Russia

By Editors | 10/09/2024

The four remaining Moldovan banks that were still accepting transfers via Russia’s Zolotaya Korona system have stopped doing so.

PEPs & Sanctions

Russia Blocks Sale on Stake in Raiffeisen’s Local Bank – Report

By Editors | 10/09/2024

Raiffeisen Bank International will attempt to reverse the decision, which represents the biggest freeze involving a Western bank in Russia.

Cryptocurrency

MAS Grants In-principle Digital Assets Licence to JST Digital

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/09/2024

JST Digital was launched in New Jersey in 2018, registered with FinCEN in 2022, and is now on a path to a Singapore licence.

Structural Regulation

US to Impose New Export Controls Targeting Advanced Technology

By Editors | 09/09/2024

The new rules target quantum computers and components, advanced chipmaking tools and technology, and various components and software related to metals and metal alloys.