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Clearing & Post-Trade
HK to Amend Clearing Rules to Account for IBOR Reforms
13/03/2023
Mandatory clearing will be required for certain OTC transactions referencing ARRs rather than for those referencing IBORs that are being discontinued.
Cryptocurrency
FSB’s Eva Hupkes Discusses Crypto, Stablecoin and DeFi Regulation
13/03/2023
The FSB’s Eva Hupkes discusses the work underway to bring about globally harmonised regulatory frameworks for crypto assets, stablecoins, and DeFi.
Structural Regulation
Korea FSC to Further Enhance Interest Rate Disclosures by Banks
12/03/2023
Banks will be required to disclose their interest rates based on their balance of lending and deposits, which will show the profitability of each bank.
Cybersecurity
CSRC Finalises New Cybersecurity Rules for Securities, Futures Industry
12/03/2023
The rules include requirements relating to stress testing, data backups, emergency response measures, and management of third-party suppliers.
Cybersecurity
CFTC to Develop Stronger Rules to Address Cyber Risk
12/03/2023
The CFTC is seeking to require derivatives dealers to exercise more due diligence and oversight of the third-party service providers.
Trading & Investment
RBI Calls for Fair Pricing, Transparency in FX Market
11/03/2023
The RBI has urged banks and FEDAI to ensure fair and transparent pricing for MSMEs and retail customers in the FX market.
Tokenisation
Thailand Offers Tax Breaks to ICO Issuers and Investors
10/03/2023
Under a draft royal decree approved by lawmakers, corporate income tax and VAT will be waived for companies issuing digital tokens for investment purposes.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
BOT Announces Additional Measures to Combat Financial Fraud
10/03/2023
“Near real-time” monitoring systems must be implemented that can detect and immediately freeze suspicious transactions, among other measures.
Capital Adequacy
APRA Proposes Changes to Quarterly ADI Performance Publication
10/03/2023
The proposed changes are meant to align the QADIP publication with the new capital framework and ensure consistency with the ADICP.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Cracks Down on Entities Helping Iran Evade Sanctions
10/03/2023
The sanctions target entities in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and elsewhere for helping Iran evade sanctions and supplying critical components for its drones.
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