Tokenisation

HK Breaks New Ground With Digital Green Bond Issuance

08/02/2024

This is the first multi-currency digital bond offering in the world, and the first digitally native bond issuance in Hong Kong.

AI Risk & Governance

BOK Working to Improve Inflation Forecasting With AI Models

08/02/2024

Bank of Korea report discusses progress improve inflation forecasting accuracy using AI/ML and big data technologies.

Trading & Investment

China Replaces CSRC Head to Restore Market Confidence

08/02/2024

Yi Huiman was abruptly replaced by Wu Qing as the new head of the CSRC, which has been working to defend the stock market.

PEPs & Sanctions

Taiwan Adds More High Tech Items to Export Control List

08/02/2024

The expanded export controls list is part of a response to reports that Taiwan-made machine tools have ended up in Russia.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ESMA Withdrawal of Recognition for Dubai CCP Takes Effect

07/02/2024

Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation’s appeal of ESMA’s withdrawal decision has been dismissed.

Structural Regulation

US SEC Adopts Rule to Boost Oversight of Proprietary Traders

07/02/2024

Firms that take on significant liquidity-providing roles in markets will be required to register as dealers and meet other requirements.

Cryptocurrency

Thailand Announces Vat Exemption for Digital Asset Trading

07/02/2024

The Finance Ministry has dispensed of requirements to pay seven percent VAT on income derived from crypto and digital token trading.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

Former China Merchants Bank President Sentenced to Life in Prison

07/02/2024

Other former senior executives of Qianhe Capital Management, ICBC, Taiping Life Insurance, and Bank of Communications also facing criminal charges.

Cryptocurrency

Korea to Introduce Vetting Process for Crypto Executives

07/02/2024

Crypto firms would have to submit “change reports” to KoFIU and secure its approval to replace or appoint a new representative or executive officer.