Markets & Infrastructure

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Korea FSS Widens Probe into Sales of High Risk Derivatives

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/01/2024

    The FSS found that some firms incentivised sales of high-risk and complex ELS products through internal policies and KPIs.

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    Payments & Settlements

    GIFT City Regulator Directs IBUs to Improve Cross-border Payments

    By Ajoy K Das | 09/01/2024

    IFSC Banking Units are asked to use Swift GPI and to explore how they can further speed up their processing of cross border payments.

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    Trading & Investment

    China Allows Funds to Be Net Sellers of Equity – Report

    By Editors | 09/01/2024

    The policy shift reverses window guidance issued last year asking funds to avoid being net sellers of equities on any trading day.

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    Trading & Investment

    Philippine Regulators Pledge to Deepen Bond Market

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/01/2024

    The objective is to increase the diversity of corporate borrowers that issue bonds and to make risk pricing more active.

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    Cryptocurrency

    MAS Awards Major Payment Institution Licence to Upbit Singapore

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 09/01/2024

    The licence means Upbit now has regulated digital asset businesses in Singapore, Korea, Indonesia and Thailand.

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    Credit Risk

    Indonesia’s OJK Lowers Interest Rate Cap for Online Lenders

    By Mark Johnston | 09/01/2024

    The new regulations tighten th caps on interest rates and late fees while also lowering borrowing limits imposed on debtors.

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    Market Risk

    New Margin Models Offer Improved Efficiency: FIA Analysis

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 09/01/2024

    While offering capital efficiency benefits, VaR models pose challenges for CCPs due to their increased complexity and reduced transparency.

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    Trading & Investment

    Indonesia to Introduce Market Maker Regulations in 2024

    By Mark Johnston | 08/01/2024

    IDX plans to boost stock market liquidity and transaction value by implementing market maker regulations in 2024.

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    Payments & Settlements

    Korea FSC to Launch New Microfinance Assistance Platform

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/01/2024

    The new online platform will help users find suitable microfinance products based on their financial needs and situation.

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    Trading & Investment

    PBOC Pledges to Further Open Access to Bond Market

    By Editors | 08/01/2024

    The PBOC said it will continue to strengthen China’s financial market to make it more standardised, transparent, open, dynamic and resilient.

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