Markets & Infrastructure

    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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