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

    Hong Kong REITs Allowed to Repurchase Treasury Units

    By Editors | 27/05/2024

    The requirements for SFC-authorised REITs are similar to those applicable to other listed entities, following rule amendments made last month.

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    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Modifies Dynamic Price Bands for Derivatives Scrips

    By Ajoy K Das | 25/05/2024

    SEBI modified a rule for adjustments to dynamic price bands for scrips in the derivatives segment.

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    PEPs & Sanctions

    Russian President Signs Decree Allowing Confiscation of US Assets

    By Editors | 24/05/2024

    Russian entities impacted by sanctions can seek compensation through US-owned properties, companies, bank accounts, or shares located in Russia.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    HKMA Updates SPM Module to Drive Banking Sector Upskilling

    By Editors | 24/05/2024

    The revised SPM module is part of the HKMA’s effort to drive upskilling and reskilling of banking practitioners.

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    Payments & Settlements

    CPMI Offers Analysis Of Fast Payment System Integration

    By Mark Johnston | 24/05/2024

    New report provides an analysis of the benefits and challenges associated with the integration of fast payment systems across borders.

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    Cryptocurrency

    US House of Representatives Passes Digital Assets Bill

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/05/2024

    The legislation provides a clear process to determine which digital asset transactions are subject to the SEC’s and CFTC’s jurisdiction.

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    Trading & Investment

    India’s GIFT City Seeks Status as Global Commodity Trading Hub

    By Editors | 23/05/2024

    IFSCA has formed an expert committee to propose steps for making GIFT City a global commodity trading hub.

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    Cybersecurity

    US SEC Fines ICE for Late Notification of Cyber Intrusion

    By Editors | 22/05/2024

    Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda said the $10mn penalty was “disproportionately large” and creates a “counter-productive dynamic” with regulated entities.

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    Trading & Investment

    FSB Considers Ways to Enhance Resilience of CP and CD Markets

    By Editors | 22/05/2024

    CP and CD markets feature limited secondary market activity due to the buy-and-hold nature of these instruments, the FSB says.

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    Trading & Investment

    Korea: FSS Head Considers Partial Lifting of Short Selling Ban

    By Editors | 22/05/2024

    FSS Governor Lee Bok-hyun said he personally wishes to allow short selling practices in June, at least partially.

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