Structural Regulation

Trading & Investment

Firms Must Continue to Act to Ensure Orderly LIBOR Transition: FSB

By Editors | 28/04/2023

A “pile-up” towards end-June 2023 that could introduce operational risks and wider market disruption, the FSB said.

Structural Regulation

Thailand to Defer Publication of Virtual Banks Framework

By Editors | 28/04/2023

The BOT said it received “helpful” consultative feedback and now needs more time to clarify the licensing conditions and produce an application manual.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Boards Should Take Requisitions Seriously: SGX RegCo

By Editors | 27/04/2023

While requisitions may be unwelcome, boards should consider their merits and engage with the requisitionists to find common ground.

Structural Regulation

RBI Eases Restrictions on Funds Held in GIFT City by Indians

By Editors | 27/04/2023

The RBI removed a requirement for Indian residents to repatriate funds that lie idle for 15 days in GIFT City bank accounts. Restrictions on interest-bearing accounts also relaxed.

Market Data & Technology

CSRC Consults on Draft Rules for Hosted Facilities for Trading

By Editors | 27/04/2023

Securities and futures exchanges must ensure fairness and reasonableness in terms of latency, resource allocation and guarantees, and service agreements, among other areas.

Cryptocurrency

Binance.US Cancels Deal to Acquire Voyager Digital

By Editors | 26/04/2023

The DOJ indicated earlier this week that it was prepared to allow the deal to proceed. Binance.US had the right to cancel if the deal was not closed by 18 April.

Cryptocurrency

Coinbase Asks US Court to Compel SEC to Provide Regulatory Clarity

By Editors | 26/04/2023

Coinbase is asking the court to compel the SEC to a respond to petition filed last year, which asked the regulator to propose and adopt rules for the digital assets sector.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

MAS Proposes Stronger Safeguards for Prospecting, Marketing

By Editors | 25/04/2023

FIs that regularly conduct marketing and distribution activities would have to identify senior managers to exert oversight over these activities.

Trading & Investment

ARRC Allows Expanded Use of Term SOFR for Hedging

By Editors | 25/04/2023

Market participants can use Term SOFR in basis swap transactions even if they are not a direct party to a Term SOFR cash exposure.