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Stablecoins
US Lawmakers Advance Bill on Stablecoin Regulation
29/07/2023
The ‘Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act’ would have the Fed write requirements for issuing stablecoins but still preserve the authority of state regulators.
Data Privacy
Worldcoin’s Global Launch Raises Regulatory Concerns
29/07/2023
UK, French and German regulators are looking into privacy concerns associated with Worldcoin’s iris-scanning data collection practices.
Liquidity Risk
SEBI Launches Framework for Corporate Debt Support Fund
29/07/2023
During periods of market stress, the fund will step in to buy investment-grade debt securities from secondary markets.
Clearing & Post-Trade
India: AMC Repo Clearing Launches Triparty Bond Repo Solution
29/07/2023
Eight entities participated in repo transactions on the first day of the new service from AMC Repo Clearing.
Anti-Money Laundering
UK Updates Guidance to Implement Travel Rule for Cryptoasset Transfers
29/07/2023
The proposed guidance specifies the information on originators and beneficiaries that crypto exchanges and wallet providers must send, receive and verify as part of a cryptoasset transfer.
Climate Risk
FSOC Meeting Highlights Urgent Need to Address Climate Risks
28/07/2023
Gary Gensler said the SEC will consider “appropriate” adjustments to its proposed climate risk disclosure framework.
Trading & Investment
Malaysia Announces New Measure to Boost Capital Market
28/07/2023
The measures include reducing the board lot size, enabling fractional share trading. and enabling automatic transfers from the ACE Market to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
China Proposes Criminal Law Amendments Targeting Corruption
28/07/2023
The penalties for corruption offences are strengthened and now also apply to corruption-related crimes committed by insiders of private enterprises.
Liquidity Risk
BOK Enhances Standing Lending Facility to Mitigate Run Risk
28/07/2023
BOK is lowering the rates charged to use the lending facility and expanding the types of collateral it accepts.
Capital Adequacy
Canada: OFSI Consults on Capital Rules for Crypto Exposures
28/07/2023
Two guidelines are proposed, one for federally regulated deposit-taking institutions, the other is for insurers.
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