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Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.

Payments & Settlements
Cambodia Launches Bakong App for International Travellers
By Nithya Subramanian | 27/08/2024
The Bakong Tourists App is expected to help promote tourism while also encouraging greater use of the local currency.

Reporting & Disclosures
Australia Advances Legislation on Climate Disclosures, FMI Regime
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/08/2024
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the AASB will release standards for the climate risk disclosure framework “in the near future”.

Structural Regulation
Five Groups Seeking Virtual Bank Licence in Thailand – Reports
By Editors | 27/08/2024
The applicants reportedly include a joint venture between Siam Commercial Bank, China’s WeBank and Korea’s KakaoBank.

Structural Regulation
HKEX Eases Rules for Specialist Tech Listings, De-SPAC Transactions
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/08/2024
The SFC and HKEX said the adjustments were made to address the change in market conditions since the regimes were introduced.

Structural Regulation
ASIC Sets Out Strategic Priorities in New Corporate Plan
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/08/2024
ASIC is taking aim at Australia’s private markets, which Chair Joe Longo said present an outsized risk to market integrity.

Structural Regulation
SEBI Proposes Revisions to Boost Appeal of Rights Issues
By Ajoy K Das | 26/08/2024
SEBI aims to make rights issues the preferred route for additional fundraising by listed companies, compared to QIPs and preferential allotments.

PEPs & Sanctions
US Announces New Russia Sanctions Against Nearly 400 Targets
By Editors | 26/08/2024
The targets include individuals and entities from across 16 jurisdictions, including China, Hong Kong, Switzerland and the UAE.

Structural Regulation
Korea’s Corporate Value-Up Plan Facing Low Participation
By Mark Johnston | 26/08/2024
Companies are reportedly being cautious due to concerns about the economic environment and uncertainty about whether the tax incentives will pass.

Structural Regulation
SEBI Proposes to Allow Self-attestation of Certain Documents
By Ajoy K Das | 25/08/2024
SEBI proposes to stop requiring notarisation or certification for certain documents as this raises the cost and compliance burden for businesses and individuals.

Structural Regulation
China Further Opens Up Foreign Investment in Key Sectors
By Editors | 25/08/2024
China’s 2024 negative list removes restrictions in the manufacturing, telecommunications, education, and healthcare sectors.
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