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Structural Regulation
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Structural Regulation
ANZ, Suncorp Challenge ACCC’s Decision to Block Merger Deal
By Mark Johnston | 28/08/2023
ANZ and Suncorp filed separate applications to the Australian Competition Tribunal seeking a review of the ACCC’s decision.
Payments & Settlements
Vietnam Joins ASEAN Payment Connectivity Initiative
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 28/08/2023
The inclusion of the SBV has increased the Regional Payment Connectivity group from five to six ASEAN central banks.
Payments & Settlements
BRICS Nations Invite Six Nations to Join as Members
By Editors | 27/08/2023
BRICS officials will develop measures to reduce their reliance on the USD in trade, in favour of using local currencies.
KYC & CDD
SEBI to Allow NRIs, OCIs to Invest More in GIFT City via FPIs
By Editors | 27/08/2023
SEBI proposes to allow IFSCA regulated FPIs to accept higher levels of investment from Indian citizens residing overseas.
Sustainable Finance
Indonesia’s OJK Issues New Rules for Carbon Trading
By Editors | 26/08/2023
The rules set out how OJK will supervise carbon trading ahead of the planned launch of Indonesia’s first carbon exchange by end-September.
Payments & Settlements
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand to Boost Cooperation on Local Currency Use
By Editors | 25/08/2023
Bank Indonesia, Bank Negara Malaysia, and Bank of Thailand will strengthen cooperation to promote the use of local currencies in bilateral transactions.
Trading & Investment
US Banks Agree to Settle Stock Lending Lawsuit for $500m
By Editors | 25/08/2023
Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley and UBS denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid further litigation.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Commerce Dept Removes 27 Chinese Companies from “Unverified List”
By Editors | 25/08/2023
The Unverified List is part of the US Export Administration Regulations. A company may be placed on the list when certain information about it cannot be verified.
Structural Regulation
Australian Government Launches Competition Policy Review
By Mark Johnston | 25/08/2023
Among other things, the review will consider a tightening of the existing merger clearance regime, as proposed by the ACCC.
Structural Regulation
Allianz, Blackstone Receive New Regulatory Approvals in China
By Editors | 24/08/2023
Allianz Global Investors received approval to set up an onshore fund management company. Blackstone received a QDLP licence.
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