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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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