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Structural Regulation
Reporting on regulatory frameworks and rules governing market design, authorisation, and oversight of key financial market participants and infrastructures.
Market Data & Technology
China Considers Market Data Restrictions for Quant Funds
By Editors | 06/06/2024
The move is reportedly intended to “blindfold” quant funds to make the market fairer and create a level playground for retail investors.
Supervision & Enforcement
US to Establish Registry of Law-Breaking Nonbank Financial Firms
By Editors | 06/06/2024
The registry will help authorities monitor and track repeat offenders in order to better hold them accountable if they break the law again.
Cryptocurrency
No Penalty for Block Earner, Australian Court Rules
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2024
The Federal Court said Block Earner will not have to pay a penalty as it acted “honestly” before offering its “Earner” product.
Structural Regulation
FSC Korea Proposes to Revise Rules for Treasury Shares
By Editors | 05/06/2024
The changes will prevent misuse of the treasury stock system and provide better protections for general shareholders of listed companies.
Trading & Investment
Korea: FSS Warns Against New Tax on Investment Income
By Editors | 05/06/2024
FSS governor said the financial investment income tax will disincentivise long-term investment and lead to outflows from Korea.
Cryptocurrency
ESMA Issues Conflict of Interest Rules for Crypto Firms
By Editors | 05/06/2024
ESMA says crypto firms may be “vertically integrated” but must be able to identify, prevent, manage and disclose conflicts of interest.
Payments & Settlements
India to Allow Non-residents to Open Rupee Accounts
By Ajoy K Das | 05/06/2024
Indian banks will also be able to lend to non-residents in INR, as part of measures to internationalise the domestic currency.
Market Data & Technology
New Zealand XRB Calls for Mandatory Digital Financial Reporting
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 05/06/2024
The XRB says New Zealand should mandate digital financial reporting for entities that participate in financial markets.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
NZ FMA Identifies Weaknesses at Financial Advice Firms
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/06/2024
The FMA also found that the transition to the new financial advice regime resulted in stronger relationships with clients for many advisers.
Trading & Investment
China Raises QDII Limits for the First Time Since July 2023
By Editors | 04/06/2024
China had suspended the expansion of the QDII programme last year to reduce capital outflow and ease pressure on the yuan.
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