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

    BNM to Finalise Licensing Framework for Digital Insurers in 2024

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/10/2023

    Following consultation, BNM said it would refine and enhance several aspects of the framework for digital insurers and takaful operators.

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    Cryptocurrency

    US Judge Denies SEC Permission to Appeal Ripple Ruling

    By Editors | 04/10/2023

    The July ruling found that programmatic sales of Ripple’s XRP digital token on public exchanges was not a breach of federal securities laws.

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    Trading & Investment

    Philippine Stock Exchange Issues Final Short Selling Guidelines

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/10/2023

    The PSE said the SEC and BIR approved critical components of SBL transactions. A separate announcement will be made about the official launch date.

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    Structural Regulation

    CFTC Fines Three Major FIs for Swap Reporting and Other Violations

    By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2023

    Affiliates of Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Bank of America were fined a total $53mn for violating rules for swap dealers.

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    Structural Regulation

    China, Germany to Strengthen Cooperation on Market Access

    By Editors | 03/10/2023

    Consensus was reached on 25 different topics, including on strengthening regulatory cooperation in the banking and insurance sectors.

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    Trading & Investment

    SGX Launches First Ammonia Derivatives Contracts

    By Editors | 03/10/2023

    SGX launched its first ammonia swap and futures contracts covering FOB Middle East and CFR East Asia pricing points.

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    Payments & Settlements

    Malaysia to End Fee Waiver on QR Payments to Merchants

    By Editors | 02/10/2023

    Public Bank, Maybank, CIMB, and TNG Digital said they will not impose the merchant transaction fee for the time being.

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    Payments & Settlements

    RBA Publishes Conclusions on Measures to Enhance Debit Card Market

    By Editors | 02/10/2023

    The RBA will not prohibit banks from setting a default routing network on dual-network cards, but said it expects faster progress on enabling least-cost routing.

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    Structural Regulation

    Singapore: New CMFAS Exams to Commence from 1 April 2024

    By Editors | 30/09/2023

    The commencement date was announced in MAS’ response to a 2020 consultation on competency requirements for financial advisers and CMS licence holders.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    US Regulators Fine 12 More Entities in WhatsApp Probe

    By Editors | 29/09/2023

    The latest penalties target broker-dealers, their investment advisory businesses, as well as two credit rating agencies.

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