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Payments & Settlements
New UK Law Promotes Blockchain to Digitise Trade Documents
31/07/2023
The New Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 will seek to digitise trade documents, promising cost reduction and increased efficiency in international trade.

Cybersecurity
SEC Finalises Cybersecurity Disclosure Rules for Public Companies
31/07/2023
Public companies will be required to disclose their cyber risk management practices and report significant incidents within four business days.

Structural Regulation
China Asks Tech Giants to Share Investment Success Stories
31/07/2023
Tencent and Meituan are among those being asked to share successful cases of investments in start-ups, signaling a regulatory thaw.

Structural Regulation
India to Allow Overseas Listings by Domestic Firms, Starting in GIFT City
31/07/2023
India will permit companies to list directly on GIFT City exchanges, and later, in other specified overseas jurisdictions.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Bendigo Bank Blocks “High-risk” Payments to Crypto Exchanges
31/07/2023
New rules for instant payments to crypto exchanges are designed to primarily target investment scams, Bendigo Bank said.

Clearing & Post-Trade
CFTC Finalises New DCO Rule and Introduces Three Proposals
31/07/2023
The final rule amends reporting requirements for DCOs. The three proposals cover SEF regulations, uncleared swap confirmations, and margin requirements.

Structural Regulation
DTCC Exits Global Markets Entity Identifier Business
31/07/2023
DTCC to exit Global Markets Entity Identifier operations by 22 August, partnering with GLEIF for a seamless transition.

Data Privacy
China Appoints Ex-Telecom Exec to Head Up New Data Regulator
31/07/2023
Liu Liehong’s appointment signifies the operational readiness of China’s newly-formed agency, the National Data Bureau.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption
India Arrests Four in Bribery Case, Including Ministry Officials
31/07/2023
CBI arrested four individuals, including three Ministry of Corporate Affairs officials, in a bribery case linked to Alok Industries.

Structural Regulation
SEC Targets Digital Investment Advisers with Proposed Rule Changes
31/07/2023
The US SEC is seeking to reform Internet adviser registration rules, proposing stricter requirements for digital investment platforms.
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