The yen saw a slight uptick as Japanese authorities issued their strongest warning yet regarding intervention, signaling readiness to act against the currency’s recent lows. Despite this, analysts anticipate continued near-term yen weakness due to the Bank of Japan’s cautious stance on future rate hikes. The U.S. dollar also remained under pressure, continuing its December decline against major peers.
Sebi revises reporting norms for AIFs, introduces annual activity report
Sebi has revised the reporting framework for Alternative Investment Funds, replacing detailed quarterly submissions with a comprehensive annual report, reducing compliance burden, improving ease of