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Structural Regulation
EU Banks Seek Easing of Proposed Rules for Third Country Banks
By Editors | 07/04/2022
Banks are reportedly concerned that measures proposed in October will make it harder to access international markets and cross-border services.
Payments & Settlements
SEBI Raises Limit for Equity Investments via UPI Mechanism
By Editors | 07/04/2022
The limit for individual investors applying in public issues of equity shares and convertibles using the UPI mechanism is being increased.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Clarifies New Related Party Transaction Rule
By Editors | 07/04/2022
Related party transactions approved before 1 April under the old rules will require approval from shareholders.
Trading & Investment
IOSCO Seeks Feedback Bond Market Liquidity, ETF Guidance
By Editors | 07/04/2022
IOSCO is considering ways to improve the functioning of corporate bond markets. It is also proposing new guidance to improve ETF markets.
PEPs & Sanctions
Myanmar Orders Conversion of All Foreign Currency to Kyat
By Editors | 07/04/2022
The order suggests the military government may be struggling to repay debt and purchase key supplies. Fresh sanctions were also recently announced.
Structural Regulation
Korea FSS Commences Inspections of Internet-only Banks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2022
The FSS is set to conduct 779 regular or occasional inspections on financial firms throughout this year.
Structural Regulation
CBIRC to Ease Rules on Bank Bond Issuance, Foreign Investment
By Editors | 06/04/2022
A requirement for foreign FIs to have USD 10 billion in assets to establish or become strategic investors in Chinese commercial banks has been removed.
PEPs & Sanctions
US, UK Announce New Russia Sanctions, EU to Ban Coal Imports
By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2022
New sanctions imposed against Sberbank, Alfa Bank, Credit Bank of Moscow, Putin’s adult daughters, and more Russian officials and oligarchs.
Structural Regulation
Tokyo Bourse Starts Trading Under New Market Structure
By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2022
The launch of the new structure saw trading progress smoothly, with no system problems or technical glitches, although trading volume was thin.
Credit Risk
HMKA, IA Issue Rules on Use of Premium Financing in Insurance
By Mark Johnston | 06/04/2022
The rules will promote better disclosures and facilitate informed decision-making by customers who intend to use premium financing for life policies.
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