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Markets & Infrastructure
Payments & Settlements
Korea, Indonesia Sign Cross-border Payments MoU
By Editors | 16/07/2024
The MOU will support the implementation of cheaper, faster, more inclusive, and more transparent cross-border payments between the two countries.
Trading & Investment
Chinese Commodity Exchanges Lower Hedging Transaction Fees
By Editors | 16/07/2024
The SHFE and INE will halve their hedging transaction fees from 22 July, while the DCE will do so from 1 August.
CBDCs
World Bank Paper Explores Interoperability Between CBDC and FPS
By Editors | 16/07/2024
The paper says internal experimentation demonstrated how CBDC systems could interoperate with retail payment systems through an interlinking bridge.
Trading & Investment
China Calls on FIs to Boost Cross-Border Trade and Investment
By Editors | 16/07/2024
New guidelines from MOFCOM, PBOC, NFRA and SAFE call on FIs to provide greater support for foreign trade and investment activities.
Sustainable Finance
Bursa Malaysia and Pribumi Launch World’s First Zakat Index
By Nithya Subramanian | 16/07/2024
The PBMZI aims to recognise public-listed companies adopting corporate zakat practices, integrating Islamic financial principles with ESG and SRI elements.
Cryptocurrency
Thai SEC Proposes New Requirements for Crypto Exchanges
By Editors | 16/07/2024
Digital asset exchanges will be required to establish and disclose rules regarding token listing, delisting, trading, clearing, settlement, and market making.
Trading & Investment
HKEX Unveils List of Mainland ETFs Being Added to Stock Connect
By Manesh Samtani | 16/07/2024
Starting 22 July, 85 mainland-listed ETFs will be added to Northbound trading and 6 HK-listed ETFs will be added to Southbound trading.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Recognises BSE as Supervisory Body for Analysts, Advisers
By Ajoy K Das | 15/07/2024
BSE has been granted five-year recognition as supervisory body for research analysts and investment advisors.
AI Risk & Governance
New York DFS Issues Rules Governing AI for Insurers
By Nithya Subramanian | 15/07/2024
The guidance ensures that implementation of AI in insurance does not perpetuate systemic biases that result in unfair discrimination, while providing market stability.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Hong Kong, China Collaborate to Probe PwC’s Evergrande Audit
By Nithya Subramanian | 15/07/2024
Under a 2019 agreement, China’s Ministry of Finance and Hong Kong’s AFRC can provide assistance to each other in their investigations.
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