Markets & Infrastructure

    Stablecoins

    Bank of Canada Papers Shine Spotlight on Stablecoins

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/12/2022

    The first paper calls for effective regulation to gain payments-related benefits. The second highlights concentration risks applicable to stablecoins and their holders.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    BOE Proposes to Remove Cap on Bankers Bonuses

    By Editors | 27/12/2022

    Removing the cap will increase the proportion of compensation that can be set by tools such as deferral, payments in instruments, and risk adjustment.

    Trading & Investment

    Shanghai Bourse Opens New Portal to Facilitate New Listings

    By Editors | 27/12/2022

    The new portal provides inquiry services, listing assessment services, policy regulatory and information, and training for companies seeking an IPO.

    Trading & Investment

    Thai SEC Launches New Mutual Fund Comparison Tool

    By Editors | 27/12/2022

    The SEC began developing the “SEC Fund Check” application in Q2 2019. A separate application called “SEC Bond Check” is also under development.

    Structural Regulation

    APRA Grants Full ADI Licence to Alex Bank

    By Editors | 26/12/2022

    The full ADI licence was granted 18 months after Alex Bank received its restricted ADI licence in July 2021.

    Alternative Markets

    Bursa Malaysia to Develop New Debt Fundraising Platform

    By Editors | 26/12/2022

    The platform will allow investment in small to mid-sized companies through investment notes with credit and ESG ratings.

    Trading & Investment

    Guangzhou Futures Exchange Launches Silicon Derivatives

    By Editors | 23/12/2022

    GFEX is the world’s first exchange to trade silicon derivatives. This is also the exchange’s first product launch.

    Structural Regulation

    Australia Reverses Restrictions on Litigation Funders

    By Editors | 23/12/2022

    Litigation funding arrangements are once again exempt from the managed investment scheme and AFS licensing regimes in the Corporations Act.

    Structural Regulation

    WTO Rules Against US in Hong Kong Labelling Dispute

    By Editors | 23/12/2022

    A WTO panel found that the US violated an obligation towards Hong Kong by giving it less favourable treatment than other WTO members.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    Korea FSS Directs Shinhan, Woori to Improve Controls

    By Editors | 23/12/2022

    The FSS told Shinhan Bank to strengthen its fraud detection system and Woori Bank to improve its post-sale management of fund products.

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