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    Structural Regulation

    Australian Senator Calls for New Financial System Inquiry

    By Editors | 26/02/2024

    Senator Andrew Bragg said ASIC and APRA are failing in their mandates and that the twin peaks model has “had its day”.

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    Trading & Investment

    HKMA Issues Updated Guidance on Suitability Assessments

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2024

    The guidance focuses on the portfolio-based approach to suitability assessment, which HKMA says improves efficiency in the selling process.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Opens Prepaid Payment Instrument Market for Public Transport

    By Ajoy K Das | 26/02/2024

    Banks and non-banks can issue PPIs for use on public transport, with prepaid balances capped at INR 3000.

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    Structural Regulation

    PSE to Complete Acquisition of Bond Market Operator by 2025

    By Mark Johnston | 26/02/2024

    The Philippine Stock Exchange has since 2017 been seeking to acquire the Philippine Dealing System Group, which operates the local bond market.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    CFTC Grants TAIFEX Exemption to Clear Swaps for US Participants

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/02/2024

    TAIFEX has relied on temporary no-action relief since September 2022. ‘Exempt DCO’ status gives it a lasting right to clear OTC derivatives for US participants.

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    Structural Regulation

    India Amends Rules to Strengthen Safeguards in NPS Ecosystem

    By Ajoy K Das | 26/02/2024

    The PFRDA has amended its regulations to improve governance and risk management at trustee banks and central recordkeeping agencies.

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    Cloud & Infrastructure

    FSDF Top-up Will Help Anchor Singapore Financial Services Capabilities

    By Mark Johnston | 25/02/2024

    MAS will use the S$2bn top-up to support talent development initiatives, innovation in financial services, and infrastructure projects.

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    Trading & Investment

    Holiday Trading to Include Currency Derivatives from 29 March, HKEX Confirms

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/02/2024

    HKFE has obtained regulatory approval to include currency futures and options in derivatives holiday trading from 29 March.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    US SEC Adopts Amendments to Strengthen Ethics Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 24/02/2024

    The SEC has adopted amendments banning employees from investing in financial sector funds and enabling automated compliance monitoring.

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    Trading & Investment

    Philippines Explores Public Listing Options for Two Major State Banks

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/02/2024

    The DOF is looking to facilitate stock market listings by LandBank and DBP, among other initiatives to further develop the capital market.

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