Markets & Infrastructure

Trading & Investment

SEBI Launches Free Programme to Boost Investor Education

By Ajoy K Das | 12/06/2024

The investor certification examination aims to enhance digital financial education about investing in the Indian securities market.

Cryptocurrency

Australia Bans Use of Crypto, Credit for Online Gambling

By Editors | 12/06/2024

Cryptocurrencies, credit cards, and other new forms of credit cannot be used as payment methods for online gambling.

Cybersecurity

Singapore Shift to Flexible Work Calls for Extra Safeguards at FIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2024

FIs may need to revisit their existing security policies and more closely monitor for staff misconduct.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Consults on Implementation of Global Minimum Tax

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2024

The proposed bill aims to ensure that large MNEs are taxed at 15 percent, in line with international tax reforms drawn up by the OECD.

Structural Regulation

Japan Passes Law to Allow Intangible Assets as Loan Collateral

By Editors | 12/06/2024

The law will enable businesses to obtain loans backed by future cash flows and other intangible assets such as intellectual property.

Trading & Investment

New Zealand FMA Proposes New Rules for Derivatives Issuers

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2024

The FMA proposes to limit the amount of leverage that derivative issuers can offer, and to require them to conduct suitability checks.

Trading & Investment

China: Stock Exchanges Issue New Programme Trading Rules

By Mark Johnston | 12/06/2024

HFT will be subject to differentiated fees based on indicators such as the number and frequency of orders submitted and withdrawn.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Bank Failures of 2023 Show Lack of Focus on Culture Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 12/06/2024

Starling Compendium says culture and conduct risk should be recognised by prudential regulators as sources of systemic risk.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Australia Consults on Draft Regulations for Financial Advice Reforms

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2024

The consultation proposes regulations to support the delivery of the first tranche of reforms to increase access to affordable financial advice.