Markets & Infrastructure

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Tightens Disclosure Norms for Listed Companies

    By Mark Johnston | 14/07/2023

    The new disclosure norms by SEBI aim to enhance transparency and accountability in corporate governance practices of listed entities.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    Euroclear Faces $2b Lawsuit from Russian Fund Manager

    By Editors | 14/07/2023

    Russian asset manager First AM says its lawsuit is intended to protect the rights and interests of clients whose assets were frozen.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    UK Supreme Court Rules for Barclays in APP Fraud Case

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/07/2023

    Customer argued Barclays owed her a duty to not comply with her instructions if the bank suspected she was being defrauded.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    SFC, AFRC to Jointly Target Misconduct By Listed Issuers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/07/2023

    The SFC and AFRC will work together to address misconduct involving dubious loans issued by listed companies to third parties.

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    Supervision & Enforcement

    SFC Fines Fund Manager for Failing to Segregate Client Funds

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/07/2023

    The fund manager also issued inaccurate statements of accounts and failed to provide statements of accounts to clients within the prescribed time limit.

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    Capital Adequacy

    Singapore Digital Banks Urge MAS to Lift Caps on Deposits

    By Editors | 14/07/2023

    Grab’s GSX Bank and  Sea’s MariBank say the deposit cap imposed on new digital banks is hindering their ability to expand and lend.

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    Structural Regulation

    RBA Commences Overhaul Process after Comprehensive Review

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/07/2023

    Starting 2024, the RBA will introduce new changes to the way the central bank is managed and how its board handles monetary policy.

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    Cryptocurrency

    US SEC Accepts Application from BlackRock to List Spot Bitcoin ETF

    By Mark Johnston | 14/07/2023

    The US SEC’s acceptance of BlackRock’s proposal marks the commencement of an official review of other Bitcoin ETF applications.

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    CBDCs

    HDFC Bank Implements Interoperability between CBDC and UPI

    By Editors | 13/07/2023

    HDFC Bank customers with UPI IDs can use the QR code at retail shops to transfer funds directly from their CBDC wallets.

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    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Australian Banks Push Back on Mandatory Scam Reimbursements

    By Editors | 13/07/2023

    CBA deputy CEO David Cohen warned of a “moral hazard trap”. ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott said the UK voluntary code model wouldn’t stop scams.

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