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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    Payments & Settlements

    ASX Confirms Plans to Ramp Up Industry Testing Exercises

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/05/2023

    ASX will increase the number of BCP events to two per year. All participants are expected to attend. The next BCP event is on 3 June.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Malaysia SC Orders Crypto Firm Huobi to Cease Local Operations

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/05/2023

    Huobi is directed to stop advertising to Malaysian investors and to remove its app from local app stores.

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    Structural Regulation

    China’s Tech Sector to See Fewer, but Not Zero, Regulatory Actions

    By Jill Wong | 24/05/2023

    While the worst of the regulatory action against the tech sector is over, S&P Global Ratings expects more regulatory actions in the foreseeable future.

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    Trading & Investment

    SGX to Launch First Depository Receipts on 30 May

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 24/05/2023

    The inaugural depository receipts will be issued by Phillip Securities and represent ownership in Thailand’s AOT and PTT Exploration & Production.

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    Emerging Prudential Risks

    China Optimises Policy on Cross-Border Funds for Multinationals

    By Mark Johnston | 24/05/2023

    Existing policy requirements related to the centralised operation of cross-border funds of multinational corporations will be optimised

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    Cryptocurrency

    IOSCO Proposes First-Ever Global Regulations for Crypto Market

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 24/05/2023

    The recommendations cover activities including offering, admission to trading, ongoing trading, settlement, market surveillance and custody, and retail distribution.

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    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Proposes Measures to Reduce Equity Derivatives Volatility

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 23/05/2023

    SEBI is seeking comments on proposed measures to strengthen the existing price band formulation for derivative-linked shares.

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    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Seeks Uniform Total Expense Ratio for Mutual Funds

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 23/05/2023

    SEBI’s proposed measures aim to increase transparency regarding the costs borne by mutual fund investors.

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    Structural Regulation

    SEBI to Streamline Registration Process for Foreign VC Investors

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/05/2023

    SEBI is proposing to delegate the registration of foreign venture capital investors and related due diligence to designated depository participants.

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    Structural Regulation

    Australia Confirms Plans to Regulate BNPL as Credit Products

    By Editors | 23/05/2023

    BNPL providers will be required to hold Australian Credit Licences and comply with Responsible Lending Obligations, among other requirements.

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