Posts By Editors, Regulation Asia
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391AUSTRAC Enhances MOU with Victoria Casino Regulator
Editors, Regulation Asia April 28, 2022The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission will be provided designated access to AUSTRAC’s financial intelligence database.
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336PBOC Directs FIs to Finance Distressed Developers: Report
Editors, Regulation Asia April 28, 2022About 12 developers will be supported by banks and distressed debt managers in the first wave of the programme.
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365BSP Proposes Higher Capital Requirements for Rural Banks
Editors, Regulation Asia April 28, 2022The BSP says higher capital requirements will enable rural banks to enhance risk management, upgrade resources, and accelerate digital transformation.
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284New UK Taskforce to Set Standards for Climate Transition Plans
Editors, Regulation Asia April 28, 2022The taskforce will develop policy recommendations, sector-specific transition planning templates and guidance, and measures to tackle greenwashing.
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394Taiwan: Foreign Brokers Cleared of Wrongdoing in Trading Probe
Editors, Regulation Asia April 28, 2022A probe into foreign brokerage firms was launched last month after they sold shares in TSMC while also issuing “buy” recommendations in research reports.
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313Hong Kong: ICAC Charges Three Over Mortgage Fraud
Editors, Regulation Asia April 28, 2022A property buyer and two estate agents understated the purchase price so the mortgage would be subject to a lower LTV cap.
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229CBIRC Directs Banks to Finance Green Highway Construction
Editors, Regulation Asia April 28, 2022Banks are asked to provide financing support for government highway projects and optimise the repayment arrangements for such projects.
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395Myanmar Exempts Foreign Firms from FX Conversion Rule
Editors, Regulation Asia April 27, 2022An order requiring all foreign currency held in bank accounts to be converted into local currency will not apply to businesses in special economic zones and most other foreigners.
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333HKIFA Calls for Clear ‘Exit Strategy’ from Covid Restrictions
Editors, Regulation Asia April 27, 2022The HKIFA says many fund managers have or are planning to relocate, largely to Singapore, due to Hong Kong's tough Covid-related restrictions.
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368LME to Cease Trading in Gold, Silver Futures in July
Editors, Regulation Asia April 27, 2022The LME said the decision was made following discussions with market participants and "in light of the low levels of trading activity".
