Markets & Infrastructure

Market Abuse

CSRC Vows to Crack Down on Stock Market related Misconduct

By Mark Johnston | 11/06/2023

CSRC chairman Yi Huiman said the regulator will strengthen monitoring and supervision of equities trading, including in relation to new practices such as quantitative trading.

Structural Regulation

India: Appeals Tribunal Reverses SEBI Licence Cancellation Order

By Editors | 11/06/2023

The Securities Appellate Tribunal said SEBI’s order to cancel the licence of Brickwork Ratings was “unjustified” and “not commensurate” with the alleged violations.

Cryptocurrency

UK: New Rules for Advertising Crypto to Take Effect in October

By Editors | 11/06/2023

All cryptoasset firms marketing to UK consumers, including firms based overseas, will need to comply with the new rules.

Structural Regulation

Bank Negara Malaysia Announces New Governor

By Editors | 09/06/2023

Outgoing governor Nor Shamsiah said she is confident that Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour is the “right person” to helm BMN as governor.

CBDCs

RBI to Make CBDC QR Codes Interoperable With UPI System

By Editors | 09/06/2023

The RBI issued the e-rupee as a pilot project late last year. Deputy governor T Rabi Sankar 1 million customers will be active on the CBDC by end-of-month.

Operational Risk

FMSB Publishes Spotlight Review on “3 Lines” Model

By Editors | 09/06/2023

The FMSB review calls for the 3 Lines Model to be repositioned as a lens for examining risk management frameworks.

Trading & Investment

KRX Derivatives to Start Trading 15 Minutes Earlier from 31 July

By Editors | 09/06/2023

Currently, the derivatives market opens at the same time as the stock market, which increases the volatility in the first 15 minutes of trading each day.

Payments & Settlements

Australia Issues New Strategic Plan for Payments System

By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2023

A new licensing framework will be introduced, including for payment stablecoin issuers. RBA will explore fast payment links with other jurisdictions.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

In Global First, UK to Require Banks to Reimburse Fraud Losses

By Karen Ng | 08/06/2023

The Payment Systems Regulator will make it mandatory for banks, building societies and payment firms to reimburse victims of APP fraud.