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Market Infrastructure
EU Seeks to Coordinate T+1 Transition with UK, Switzerland
11/04/2024
The European T+1 Industry Task Force said alignment will reduce the complexity for multi-jurisdictional firms and minimise scoping issues.
Japan Attempts to Tackle Investment Scam Ads on Social Media
11/04/2024
A bill has been submitted to the Diet to implement requirements for social media platform operators to take action against false advertisements.
Fintech / Regtech
Chinese Authorities Issue New Directions to Enhance Payment Services
11/04/2024
The new measures require certain hotels and tourist attractions to accept domestic and overseas bank cards and cash, and offer foreign exchange services.
Securities / Derivatives
US Treasury Proposes Rules for New Stock Buyback Excise Tax
10/04/2024
Corporations that undertake stock buybacks will have to pay a 1% excise tax on the fair market value of net repurchased shares during a tax year.
AML / KYC
Taiwan FSC Calls for Greater Use of Technology to Combat Fraud
10/04/2024
The FSC brought together government agencies as well as the financial, telecommunications, and technology industries to discuss anti-fraud measures.
AML / KYC
Korea: Telecom and Financial Industries Join Forces to Combat Fraud
10/04/2024
Authorities overseeing both industries will quickly share new fraud methods with each other and disseminate this information to individual firms.
Capital / Liquidity
HKMA Consults on Revisions to Bank Disclosure Guidelines
10/04/2024
The revisions are related to the implementation of the Basel III final reform package. The consultation is open until 7 May 2024.
Enforcement
China Launches New Round of Inspections of Regulators, State Banks
10/04/2024
The upcoming inspections will target 34 bodies including financial regulators, stock exchanges, and state-owned banks and insurers.
Enforcement
Australian Court Rules on Sanctions Law Breach by Coal Miner
10/04/2024
A Federal Court Justice has ruled that ASX-listed coal miner Tigers Realm Coal breached Australia’s sanctions law.
Sanctions
EU Starts Work on 14th Russia Sanctions Package
10/04/2024
Valdis Dombrovskis said the 14th package against Russia would have a “strong anti-circumvention focus” and “should be adopted in spring”.
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