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Capital / Liquidity
China Allows Insurance Companies to Issue Perpetual Bonds
By Editors | 15/08/2022
From 9 September, insurers can issue perpetual bonds to boost their capital levels, the PBOC and CBIRC said in a new notice.
ESG / Sustainability
Central Banks Urged to Lead on Green Collateral
By ESG Investor | 15/08/2022
A new paper says central banks should adopt an ‘environmental footprint’ approach to greening their collateral frameworks.
Securities / Derivatives
RBI Allows Standalone Primary Dealers to Expand Services
By Editors | 15/08/2022
Stand-alone primary dealers can offer FX market-making facilities and undertake foreign currency OIS transactions directly with non-residents.
Enforcement
Two JPM Traders Convicted on Spoofing Charges
By Editors | 15/08/2022
The two former traders were convicted of attempted price manipulation, spoofing, commodities fraud, and wire fraud following a three-week jury trial.
Market Infrastructure
Industry Calls for Reforms to EU Benchmarks Regulation
By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2022
Many non-EU benchmarks won’t qualify under BMR in time for 31 December 2023, disproportionately impacting Asia exposures.
Market Infrastructure
SFC, CSRC Agree to Align Trading Calendars for Stock Connect
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/08/2022
Northbound and southbound Stock Connect trading will be possible on all trading days when both the Hong Kong and Mainland China markets are open.
Market Infrastructure
Malaysia Reassures Public After Data Breach at Payments Firm
By Editors | 15/08/2022
The iPay88 breach will be raised in a Cabinet meeting to discuss a proposal to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate the incident.
Securities / Derivatives
Five Chinese Heavyweights to Delist from US Exchanges
By Editors | 15/08/2022
The companies cited the small trading volume of their shares in New York, without mentioning any ongoing disputes between US and Chinese authorities.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Philippines: BSP to Suspend VASP Licensing for Three Years
By Editors | 15/08/2022
Starting from 1 September, new VASP licence applications will only be entertained if they come from existing BSP-supervised financial institutions.
AML / KYC
INTERPOL Launches Global Money Mule Awareness Campaign
By Editors | 15/08/2022
The Japan-funded global campaign will run for two weeks until 26 August 2022 on social media, with support from 34 countries worldwide.
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