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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    PEPs & Sanctions

    Russia to Enact Legislation Allowing it to Seize Western Assets

    By Editors | 16/06/2023

    The legislation would enable the Russian government to appropriate the assets of Western companies at significant discounts.

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    Structural Regulation

    Faster Progress Needed to Enhance EU Capital Markets: IMF

    By Editors | 15/06/2023

    IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted key priorities to enhance Europe’s capital markets.

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    Structural Regulation

    Canada Pauses Work With AIIB to Probe China’s Involvement

    By Editors | 15/06/2023

    Canada will halt activity with the AIIB, after an official alleged that the bank was dominated by the Chinese Communist Party.

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    Structural Regulation

    Korea Probes Four Banks for Possible Collusion on Rates

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/06/2023

    The Fair Trade Commission conducted inspections at Kookmin Bank, Hana Bank, Shinhan Bank and Woori Bank.

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    Clearing & Post-Trade

    India Supervisory Regime for CCPs Gains UK Equivalence

    By Editors | 15/06/2023

    Indian CCPs have been facing the possibility of losing their ability to provide clearing services to UK market participants.

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    Cryptocurrency

    US SEC Responds to Court Order on Crypto Rulemaking

    By Manesh Samtani | 14/06/2023

    The SEC said it has not yet decided what action to take regarding Coinbase’s rulemaking petition, but that it will provide an update by 11 October 2023.

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    Trading & Investment

    PBOC Consults on Revised Valuation Rules for Interbank Bond Market

    By Karen Ng | 14/06/2023

    The revised rules for valuation agencies cover internal governance, valuation methods, information disclosure, and conflicts of interest management.

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    Structural Regulation

    FSC Korea Unveils Planned Improvements to Accounting Rules

    By Mark Johnston | 14/06/2023

    Requirement for smaller stock companies to undergo an external audit of their accounting control systems postponed for five years.

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI to Require Registration from Execution-only Mutual Fund Platforms

    By Mark Johnston | 14/06/2023

    SEBI to require online platforms for mutual fund direct plans to obtain registration from 1 September 2023.

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    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    Australia to Reduce Red Tape Imposed on Financial Advisers

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/06/2023

    Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones said the reforms will be progressed in three streams, including allowing super funds to provide advice.

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