Anti-Money Laundering

AUSTRAC, SkyCity Propose A$67m Settlement to Court

17/05/2024

A hearing date has been set for 7 June 2024 for the court to consider the settlement jointly proposed by AUSTRAC and SkyCity Adelaide.

Capital Adequacy

MAS Issues Notice on Basel III Implementation

17/05/2024

MAS issued a notice to cancel the 2012 MAS Notice 637 and implement a new notice on the Basel III reforms with effect from 1 July 2024.

Structural Regulation

SFC Allows Broader Master-Feeder ETF Offerings in Hong Kong

17/05/2024

The SFC is extending the existing streamlined requirements for master ETFs to overseas-listed actively managed ETFs.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Australia Advances Work to Improve Competition in Clearing, Settlement

17/05/2024

A new legislative instrument will empower ASIC to make rules to improve competition in clearing and settlement services.

PEPs & Sanctions

New Zealand Announces New Round of Russia Sanctions

17/05/2024

28 individuals and 14 entities were sanctioned for providing military and strategic support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Payments & Settlements

Korean Banks & Cambodia to Jointly Develop QR Payment System

16/05/2024

The NBC signed MoUs with Korea’s JB Bank, Kookmin Bank and Woori Bank to develop the cross-border QR code payment system.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Sri Lanka to Shorten Equities Settlement Cycle from 10 June

16/05/2024

The CSE said it has amended the clearing house rules to facilitate the shortening of the settlement cycle from T+3 to T+2.

Anti-Money Laundering

Malaysia Taking Steps to Enhance AML/CFT Regime

16/05/2024

Malaysian laws are being reviewed to address “gaps and implementation issues” and “elevate beneficial ownership reporting”.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Korea FSS Reveals Arbitration Results for Mis-sold ELS Products

16/05/2024

The final compensation ratio in representative cases from five banks varied from 30 to 65 percent.