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Payments & Settlements
RBI Issues Draft Framework on Recognition of Payments SROs
By Editors | 18/08/2020
Recognised self-regulatory organisations would be responsible for establishing minimum benchmarks and standards for the proper functioning of their member entities.
Payments & Settlements
RBI Allows Formation of New Umbrella Entities for Retail Payments
By Editors | 18/08/2020
The framework allows private firms to apply to set up a new umbrella entity to operate retail payment systems. Currently, only the NPCI operates such an entity.
PEPs & Sanctions
UN Security Council Rejects Extension of Iran Arms Embargo
By Editors | 18/08/2020
The UN Security Council has rejected a US resolution to extend an international arms embargo on Iran due to expire on 18 October.
Trading & Investment
Hang Seng Index to Include Alibaba, Xiaomi from 7 September
By Editors | 16/08/2020
The changes reflect a May decision to allow weighted voting rights and secondary-listed companies from the Mainland to be included as HSI and HSCEI constituents.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Issues Rules on Administrative Assistance to Trustees
By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 16/08/2020
Mutual fund trustees must appoint a dedicated employee with professional qualifications and a minimum five years of experience.
Sustainable Finance
BOT, UK Government Agree to Cooperate in Financial Services
By Editors | 16/08/2020
The MoU will see increased cooperation in areas such as accounting standards, governance and transparency, fintech development, and sustainable finance.
Structural Regulation
Bursa Malaysia Amends Listing Rules to Protect Shareholders
By Editors | 13/08/2020
Disclosures requirements applicable to new issues are enhanced, director independence is strengthened, and transparency on loans linked to controlling shareholders is improved.
Trading & Investment
SHFE Launches New Options Contracts in Aluminium, Zinc
By Editors | 13/08/2020
China has launched 18 commodity options over the past three years. The new aluminum and zinc options traded for the first time on Monday.
Structural Regulation
Singapore, Israel to Enhance Supervisory Cooperation for Dual Listings
By Editors | 12/08/2020
SGX and the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange entered a partnership in May 2018 pledging to engage technology companies to list on both exchanges, but so far no companies are dual listed on both.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SEBI to Only Accept Complaints through Online Platform
By Editors | 12/08/2020
SEBI’s web-based centralised grievance redressal system known as SCORES has been in operation for 9 years. A new mobile app was launched in March.
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