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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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