Structural Regulation

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

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    Structural Regulation

    MAS Publishes Compliance Toolkits for LFMCs and VCF Managers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2024

    The compliance toolkits offer fund managers guidance on approvals, notifications and other regulatory submissions.

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    Liquidity Risk

    Korea Starts Supplying Liquidity to Firms Hit By E-Commerce Crisis

    By Mark Johnston | 12/08/2024

    A series of reforms are also planned to prevent a recurrence of the liquidity crisis at e-commerce platforms TMON and WeMakePrice.

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    Payments & Settlements

    India NPCI Signs MoU to Introduce UPI to Maldives

    By Ajoy K Das | 12/08/2024

    A key component of the agreement is ensuring payment system interoperability to enable cross-border transactions and strengthen global connectivity for Maldives.

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    Structural Regulation

    Taiwan FSC Launches New Policy Communication Platform

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/08/2024

    The platform will be used to promote open discussions on regulatory issues in the financial industry to enhance Taiwan’s global competitiveness.

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    Trading & Investment

    Cboe to Launch Options on VIX Futures on 14 October

    By Editors | 11/08/2024

    Cboe said the new options contracts will help market participants better manage portfolio risk and trade volatility, especially with the US election coming up.

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    Market Data & Technology

    SEBI Outlines Work Priorities for 2024-2025 Fiscal Year

    By Ajoy K Das | 10/08/2024

    SEBI’s work plan includes the planned establishment of two new institutions for data benchmarking and performance validation.

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes Enhanced Reporting Requirements for Foreign VC Firms

    By Ajoy K Das | 10/08/2024

    Foreign venture capital investors will have to provide SEBI with granular breakdowns of investments by type and industry sector.

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    Structural Regulation

    BSP to Start Accepting New Digital Bank Applications in January

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/08/2024

    The BSP will lift the moratorium on granting new digital bank licences starting 1 January 2025. Only four new licences will be granted.

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    Cryptocurrency

    UK FCA Issues Further Guidance on Crypto Advertising

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 09/08/2024

    An FCA review found both positive examples of good practice and instances where firms failed to meet regulatory standards around financial promotions.

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI to Revamp Rules for Investment Advisors, Research Analysts

    By Ajoy K Das | 08/08/2024

    Eligibility requirements for registration are being relaxed. Additional disclosure will be required for IAs/RAs that use AI tools.

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