Markets & Infrastructure

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    Tokenisation

    MAS Expands Project Guardian Initiatives to Scale Asset Tokenisation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 28/06/2024

    The financial regulator has also released a whitepaper on the design principles, objectives, considerations and potential uses of Global Layer One Initiative.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Thailand SEC to Relax Outsourcing Rules for ICO Portals

    By Editors | 28/06/2024

    The SEC is consulting on amendments that would allow ICO portals to outsource additional business operations beyond what is currently permitted.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Approves Updated Banking Code of Practice

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2024

    The revised Banking Code of Practice improves protections for consumers and small businesses and will commence on 28 February 2025.

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    Market Abuse

    SFC Bars Former Securities Exec Over Secret Trading Account

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2024

    The former chief operations officer of DA International Financial Service violated the company’s employee dealing policy.

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    Payments & Settlements

    Hong Kong Launches New eMPF Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2024

    YF Life is the first MPF trustee to move to the new eMPF platform. The migration of all 12 trustees is set to be completed by the end of next year.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    RBA Eases Regulatory Burden for Small Securities Settlement Facilities

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/06/2024

    The RBA has expanded exemptions to accommodate the potential emergence of new, technologically innovative securities settlement facilities.

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    Trading & Investment

    Bangladesh’s First ETF Launch Delayed Due to Poor Investor Interest

    By Ajoy K Das | 27/06/2024

    LankaBangla Asset Management seeks further extension of subscription period after funds collected fall short of minimum requirement.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    ASIC Issues Guidance on Communications Surveillance

    By Editors | 26/06/2024

    A new information sheet calls for market intermediaries to ensure effective monitoring and supervision of business communications.

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Revises Oversight Framework for Stock Exchanges

    By Ajoy K Das | 26/06/2024

    The new framework aims to enhance governance by clearly defining the structure and responsibilities of various statutory committees.

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    Trading & Investment

    China to Streamline Fund Management Rules for QFII Investors

    By Mark Johnston | 26/06/2024

    A top official said research is being conducted to facilitate QFII/RQFII investors’ participation in the domestic securities market.

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