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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.

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.

Structural Regulation
UK Treasury Consults on Digital Securities Sandbox
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 13/07/2023
The proposed Digital Securities Sandbox will enable firms to test issuance and trading of digital securities.

Structural Regulation
BSP Issues New Rules on Bank Stockholders’ Fitness and Propriety
By Mark Johnston | 13/07/2023
The draft circular sets out the criteria and approval process for bank stockholders, aiming to ensure their fitness and propriety.

Payments & Settlements
Cambodia Launches Cross-Institutional Payment System for ATM, POS Services
By Editors | 13/07/2023
The Cambodian Shared Switch aims to enhance payment transactions through payment cards in Cambodia.

Trading & Investment
UK Seeks to Undo EU Restrictions on Short-Selling Gilts
By Editors | 13/07/2023
HM Treasury proposes to eliminate EU-mandated rules that govern investors’ short positions in government debt and credit-default swaps.

Structural Regulation
Hong Kong Enacts Amendments to Facilitate Electronic Submissions to Official Receiver
By Editors | 12/07/2023
The focus of the amendments is to facilitate the electronic submission of specific documents to the Official Receiver, allow for electronic proxies, and introduce other improvements.

KYC & CDD
MAS, Cambodia Ink MOU for Financial Transparency Corridor
By Karen Ng | 12/07/2023
The MOU aims to to enhance financial transparency and promote trade and cross-border financial services for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Hong Kong SFC Bans Former RaffAello Officer over IPO Sponsor Failures
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 12/07/2023
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) found that a former responsible officer and sponsor principal at a financial advisory firm had “failed to exercise due skill, care and diligence” in handling a listing application.

Payments & Settlements
Cambodia Partners With UnionPay on QR Code Payments
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/07/2023
KHQR users in Cambodia would be able to directly scan UnionPay QR codes in China within this year.
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