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    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Proposes New Rules, Lower Fees for Public Funds Sales

    By Editors | 10/12/2023

    The rule changes seek to reduce the commission rates charged on public funds and improve the processes managers use to select distributors.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Australia Proposes Licensing Framework for Payment Services

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2023

    Payment service providers would need to be licensed by ASIC, and in some cases, APRA. The ePayments Code will also be updated and made mandatory.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    MAS Updates CMSL Guidance on CEO and Director Appointments

    By Manesh Samtani | 09/12/2023

    Capital markets firms must ensure proposed CEOs and directors are fit and proper and have 10 years of experience that is “relevant” to the role.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Thailand Launches 22 ESG Funds to Support Sustainability Goals

    By Mark Johnston | 08/12/2023

    Investors can gain tax benefits by investing in the funds, which invest in Thai bonds or stocks that adhere to ESG criteria.

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    Big Picture

    Adapting to Regulatory Changes is a Challenge for Insurers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/12/2023

    Insurers must track regulatory changes and make operational adjustments to meet new requirements, said the Clearwater Analytics survey.

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    Market Infrastructure

    RBI in Talks With HK, US on Cross-border CBDC Payments

    By Ajoy K Das | 08/12/2023

    The RBI has set up a working group to create a roadmap for settling international remittances using CBDCs.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Taiwan Considers Platform Design for Possible Future CBDC

    By Editors | 08/12/2023

    Taiwan’s central bank has completed a wholesale CBDC feasibility and technology study but has not yet decided whether to introduce a CBDC.

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    Enforcement

    APRA Identifies Defective Cyber Controls at NGS Super

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/12/2023

    APRA said multiple reviews identified deficiencies in NGS’ compliance with its standards on information security.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    BCBS Says it Will Launch Three New Consultations

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2023

    The consultations will deal with the standards for crypto assets, interest rate risk in the banking book, and window-dressing by G-SIBs.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Singapore, China Announce New Bilateral Cooperation Agreements

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/12/2023

    The agreements include a cross-border e-CNY pilot, a possible PayNow-UnionPay linkage, and an MoU between SGX and GFEX.

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