Markets & Infrastructure

    Cryptocurrency

    India: Crypto Exchanges Call on NPCI to Restore UPI Services

    By Mark Johnston | 22/06/2022

    Since April, Indian crypto exchanges have not been able to accept deposits via the UPI. BACC members are asking for a reversal of the decision.

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    FMA Set Out Plan for Identifying Cases of Auditor Misconduct

    By Editors | 22/06/2022

    The FMA will perform audit quality reviews every two years for the big 4 audit firms and once every three years for the other registered audit firms.

    Structural Regulation

    Korea Post Offices to Start Offering Simple Banking Services

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2022

    Korea’s post offices will start offering deposit, withdrawal, balance inquiry and ATM services of four banks – Kookmin, Shinhan, Woori and KEB Hana.

    Trading & Investment

    SSE, SZSE Issue Rules to Curb Convertible Bond Volatility

    By Darien Choong | 22/06/2022

    Daily price limits will be implemented for listed convertible corporate bonds. Excessive volatility will result in risk warnings.

    Payments & Settlements

    NPCI, Lyra Network Sign MOU to Allow UPI Payments in France

    By Editors | 22/06/2022

    The MOU will allow Indians to make payments in France using UPI and Rupay cards at terminals and ATMs provided by Lyra Networks.

    Trading & Investment

    Hong Kong Travel Restrictions Hindering Wealth Connect – Reports

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/06/2022

    Wealth Management Connect had attracted only 0.3 percent of the total quota since its inception in October. HKIFA calls for an end to quarantine rules.

    Market Data & Technology

    FIX Attains ISO Standardisation for Two Standards

    By Editors | 22/06/2022

    Participants will benefit from higher quality standards documents, which will lead to improved interoperability between implementations.

    Payments & Settlements

    Myanmar Considers Joining SPFS, Russia’s SWIFT Alternative

    By Editors | 21/06/2022

    Myanmar is negotiating the possibility of joining SPFS, an alternative to SWIFT, as well as the use of Russian Mir cards in Asia.

    Cryptocurrency

    BIS Vision for Monetary System Doesn’t Include Crypto

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/06/2022

    BIS says crypto and DeFi have structural limitations and inherent risks that make them unsuitable for the future digital monetary system.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    HKEX to Enhance Clearing Flexibility for Stock Trades – Report

    By Editors | 21/06/2022

    HKEX plans to allow market participants to appoint multiple clearing banks for stock trades, a move already made for futures traders.

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