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PEPs & Sanctions
Canada Sanctions Chinese, Russian Officials for Human Rights Abuses
11/12/2024
The sanctions were announced to mark International Human Rights Day. China said the sanctions violate international law.
Emerging Prudential Risks
China Declares First Change in Monetary Policy Stance in 14 Years
11/12/2024
The government changed its monetary policy stance from “prudent” to “moderately loose” and signalled that it will increase focus on boosting consumption.
Capital Adequacy
New Zealand to Raise Kiwibank’s Capital to Enhance its Competitiveness
11/12/2024
The government has also set new expectations for the RBNZ emphasising that it must place greater emphasis on competition in the banking sector.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
SEBI Issues Updated Investor Charter to Enhance Protections
10/12/2024
The updated charter emphasises the confidentiality of investor information and strengthens the grievance redressal and dispute resolution mechanisms.
PEPs & Sanctions
UK, US Issue Sanctions for Illicit Gold Trading, Human Rights Abuses
10/12/2024
The dozens of sanctions targets include a British-Kenyan businessman who ran a global gold smuggling and money laundering network in Zimbabwe.
Custody & Infrastructure
Etrading Software Designated as ISIN Issuer for Crypto Instruments
10/12/2024
Etrading Software is now the Designated Numbering Agency responsible for issuing ISINs for crypto instruments globally
Payments & Settlements
HKAB Still Exploring Ways to Phase Out Cheque Use – Report
10/12/2024
The association is studying ten industries that still heavily rely on cheques, including the stockbroking, auditing and insurance industries.
Trading & Investment
TSE Connects ETF Platform to Bloomberg Execution Platform
10/12/2024
The Tokyo Stock Exchange said the connection will enable global investors to more easily access and trade Japan-listed ETFs.
Trading & Investment
Bursa Malaysia JV Opens Secondary Market for Debt Fundraising Platform
10/12/2024
The debt fundraising platform was launched in December 2023. Offering a secondary market aims to provide flexibility and liquidity to investors.
Trading & Investment
CSRC Asks Investment Bankers to Launch IPOs Faster – Report
10/12/2024
The CSRC has reportedly been urging investment banks to speed up their work on listing mainland companies in Hong Kong.
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