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Markets & Infrastructure
Structural Regulation
US, China Open Communication Channels on Export Controls
By Editors | 30/08/2023
US and Chinese officials agreed to establish a new “export control enforcement information exchange” mechanism and a “commercial issues working group”.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
FSS Korea Confirms Misconduct Case at Lotte Card Co
By Editors | 30/08/2023
Two Lotte Card employees conspired to help a subcontractor win a deal and then the three shared in the proceeds.
Trading & Investment
HK Establishes Task Force on Enhancing Stock Market Liquidity
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/08/2023
The task force will review factors affecting stock market liquidity including the stamp duty and make policy recommendations.
Payments & Settlements
Singapore, India Complete First Interoperable eBL Transaction
By Editors | 29/08/2023
Supported by Enterprise Singapore, DBS Bank completed the transaction in partnership with Maptrasco using IMDA’s TradeTrust framework.
Trading & Investment
Malaysia SC Further Liberalises Fund Management Industry
By Editors | 29/08/2023
The measures are designed to give high net worth entities and institutional investors access to a wider range of investment options.
Data Privacy
Taiwan Tightens Telemarketing Rules for Banks
By Editors | 29/08/2023
The new rules will take effect after a nine-month grace period to allow time for banks to make adjustments to their systems and processes.
Payments & Settlements
Korea Passes Bill to Regulate Prepaid Business Operators
By Mark Johnston | 29/08/2023
The bill was prompted by a scandal at Mergepoint, which sold discount coupons but whose founders were later charged with fraud.
Clearing & Post-Trade
KSD-Euroclear Trading Link to Open in H1 2024
By Editors | 29/08/2023
The link will enable international investors to access Korean government bonds via an omnibus account opened by Euroclear at the KSD.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SEBI to Require Intermediaries to Sever Ties with Unregistered ‘Finfluencers’
By Editors | 28/08/2023
SEBI-registered intermediaries and regulated entities would also be required to stop disbursing referral fees to unregistered entities such as “finfluencers”.
Trading & Investment
China Moves Ahead With Capital Market Support Measures
By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2023
The measures include a lower minimum margin ratio, a stamp duty cut, and curbs on stock sales and new IPOs.
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