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Markets & Infrastructure
Payments & Settlements
Switzerland Introduces Instant Payments for Major Banks
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/08/2024
The SNB and SIX said instant payments will likely form the basis for further innovation in payment transactions moving forward.
Cryptocurrency
Australian Court Rules Kraken Violated Regulatory Requirements
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/08/2024
The court ruled that the crypto firm failed to comply with design and distribution obligations when offering a margin trading product.
Structural Regulation
ASIC Sets Out Strategic Priorities in New Corporate Plan
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/08/2024
ASIC is taking aim at Australia’s private markets, which Chair Joe Longo said present an outsized risk to market integrity.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Proposes Revisions to Boost Appeal of Rights Issues
By Ajoy K Das | 26/08/2024
SEBI aims to make rights issues the preferred route for additional fundraising by listed companies, compared to QIPs and preferential allotments.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Announces New Russia Sanctions Against Nearly 400 Targets
By Editors | 26/08/2024
The targets include individuals and entities from across 16 jurisdictions, including China, Hong Kong, Switzerland and the UAE.
Structural Regulation
Korea’s Corporate Value-Up Plan Facing Low Participation
By Mark Johnston | 26/08/2024
Companies are reportedly being cautious due to concerns about the economic environment and uncertainty about whether the tax incentives will pass.
DeFi & Web3
DBS Concludes Blockchain Pilot to Streamline Grant Disbursements
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 25/08/2024
The programmable grant disbursement pilot used smart contracts to automate and streamline grant disbursements by Enterprise Singapore.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Proposes to Allow Self-attestation of Certain Documents
By Ajoy K Das | 25/08/2024
SEBI proposes to stop requiring notarisation or certification for certain documents as this raises the cost and compliance burden for businesses and individuals.
PEPs & Sanctions
Most Kyrgyz Banks Have Suspended Money Transfers to Russia
By Editors | 25/08/2024
13 of 16 Kyrgyz banks have halted transfers to Russian lenders via their mobile apps. The central bank said this is to “prevent the negative impact of international sanctions”.
Structural Regulation
China Further Opens Up Foreign Investment in Key Sectors
By Editors | 25/08/2024
China’s 2024 negative list removes restrictions in the manufacturing, telecommunications, education, and healthcare sectors.
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