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Structural Regulation
India: Appeals Tribunal Reverses SEBI Licence Cancellation Order
By Editors | 11/06/2023
The Securities Appellate Tribunal said SEBI’s order to cancel the licence of Brickwork Ratings was “unjustified” and “not commensurate” with the alleged violations.

Cryptocurrency
UK: New Rules for Advertising Crypto to Take Effect in October
By Editors | 11/06/2023
All cryptoasset firms marketing to UK consumers, including firms based overseas, will need to comply with the new rules.

Structural Regulation
Bank Negara Malaysia Announces New Governor
By Editors | 09/06/2023
Outgoing governor Nor Shamsiah said she is confident that Abdul Rasheed Abdul Ghaffour is the “right person” to helm BMN as governor.

Trading & Investment
KRX Derivatives to Start Trading 15 Minutes Earlier from 31 July
By Editors | 09/06/2023
Currently, the derivatives market opens at the same time as the stock market, which increases the volatility in the first 15 minutes of trading each day.

Payments & Settlements
RBI Unveils Plans to Enhance Payment Systems
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2023
The RBI will allow Indian banks to issuance RuPay prepaid forex cards and expand the scope and reach of e-RUPI digital vouchers.

Sustainable Finance
Climate Impact X Launches Spot Trading Platform for Carbon Credits
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 08/06/2023
**CIX told Regulation Asia that it is seeking alignment with IOSCO’s principles for commodity price benchmarks – a detailed set of guidelines relating to governance and control systems.
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Trading & Investment
Bursa Gets In-Principle Approval for New Debt Fundraising Platform
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2023
The Securities Commission has granted Bursa and RAM in-principle approval to manage and operate a new debt fundraising platform.

Trading & Investment
RBI Permit Banks to Offer Non-deliverable FX Derivatives to Resident Indians
By Editors | 08/06/2023
HSBC India executed its first non-deliverable FX derivative transaction with Reliance Industries just a day after the RBI’s policy change.

Payments & Settlements
Cambodia, Thailand Launch Second Phase of QR Payments Link.
By Editors | 07/06/2023
Thais visiting Cambodia can use their mobile banking apps to make cashless payments by scanning KHQR codes displayed by merchants.

Trading & Investment
CME Group Sees Opportunities in China Derivatives Market
By Manesh Samtani | 07/06/2023
CME Group’s Russell Beattie said meetings with Chinese exchanges, regulators and brokerage firms were “overwhelmingly positive”.
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