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    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Flags Manipulation, Bubble Risks in SME Segment

    By Ajoy K Das | 15/03/2024

    SEBI is working to introduce more disclosures for SME listings and seeking stress test results from fund managers in the segment.

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    Enforcement

    Australian Court Rules Against ASIC in ‘Finder Earn’ Crypto Case

    By Editors | 15/03/2024

    The court ruled against ASIC’s contention that the crypto investment product known as ‘Finder Earn’ was a debenture and therefore required authorisation.

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    Korea: Woori Achieves Full Privatisation 26 Years After Bailout

    By Editors | 15/03/2024

    Woori Financial Group, born through a merger of banks in the aftermath of the Asian financial crisis in 2018, is now fully privatised.

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    Enforcement

    OFAC Penalises Swiss Bank for Apparent Sanctions Violations

    By Editors | 15/03/2024

    OFAC said EFG International caused US firms to process 873 securities-related transactions on behalf of sanctioned individuals.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    PBOC Releases Payment Services Guide for Foreign Visitors

    By Editors | 14/03/2024

    The guide introduces and provides instructions on a variety of payment methods available to foreigners in China.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    ECB Announces Changes to Operational Framework

    By Editors | 14/03/2024

    The ECB will shrink its balance sheet, purge the system of excess liquidity, and incentivise banks to lend to each other.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Thai SEC to Allow Private Funds to Invest in Spot Crypto ETFs

    By Editors | 14/03/2024

    SEC Secretary General Pornanong Budsaratragoon said the funds can only be offered to institutional investors and ultra-high-net-worth investors.

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    Sanctions

    US Extends Iran Sanctions Waiver Used by Iraq

    By Editors | 14/03/2024

    The waiver allows Iraq to pay Iran for electricity and natural gas imports into escrow accounts, where the funds can only be used for humanitarian supplies.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    Bangladesh Introduces Strict Measures Targeting Wilful Defaulters

    By Ajoy K Das | 14/03/2024

    Wilful defaulters will not be allowed to travel, secure trade licences, register companies, or serve as a director of any financial institution.

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    Sanctions

    EU Considers Sanctions Package Targeting Russia Facilitators

    By Editors | 14/03/2024

    The EU sanctions could target Belarus, North Korea, Iran and other third countries where entities enable Russian access to weapons and sensitive technology.

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