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Markets & Infrastructure
Cryptocurrency
UK FCA Issues Further Guidance on Crypto Advertising
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 09/08/2024
An FCA review found both positive examples of good practice and instances where firms failed to meet regulatory standards around financial promotions.
Structural Regulation
SEBI to Revamp Rules for Investment Advisors, Research Analysts
By Ajoy K Das | 08/08/2024
Eligibility requirements for registration are being relaxed. Additional disclosure will be required for IAs/RAs that use AI tools.
Trading & Investment
BOJ Pledges No Rate Hikes While Markets are “Unstable”
By Editors | 08/08/2024
BOJ’s recent rate hike prompted a significant unwinding of the Japanese yen carry trade which fueled a rout in global stock markets.
Trading & Investment
RBI Asks Banks to Refrain from Large Bets Against Rupee – Report
By Ajoy K Das | 08/08/2024
RBI officials asked banks to “consider the existing position size the risk limit”, indicating it did not want them to add to existing bets against the rupee.
Cryptocurrency
US Court Orders Ripple to Pay $125m for Securities Law Violations
By Manesh Samtani | 08/08/2024
The order ends years-long litigation brought by the US SEC in December 2020. CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the ruling is a “victory”.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US SEC Investigates Banks Over Interest Underpayments
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/08/2024
The SEC is probing some of the major US banks over allegations that they systematically cheated customers out of interest on deposits.
Structural Regulation
Vietnam, Singapore Agree to Boost Stock Exchange Cooperation
By Nithya Subramanian | 08/08/2024
The Vietnam Stock Exchange and Singapore Exchange will work together to develop products and boost stock and derivatives listings.
Cryptocurrency
Mox Becomes First HK Virtual Bank to Offer Crypto ETFs
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/08/2024
Mox customers can invest in bitcoin and ether ETFs listed in Hong Kong and the US via the bank’s mobile app.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Proposes Stricter Rules for Offshore Derivatives Issuance
By Ajoy K Das | 08/08/2024
Issuers will be required to maintain a separate dedicated FPI registration and prohibited from using Indian derivatives as the underlying.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
BSP Launches New Online Financial Literacy Initiative
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 07/08/2024
The ‘BSP E-Learning Academy’ seeks to broaden the reach of financial education and strengthen consumer protection.
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