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Clearing & Post-Trade
China Launches New Repo Clearing Service for Interbank Market
11/04/2024
The National Interbank Funding Center and Shanghai Clearing House launched a new general repo clearing service for the interbank bond market.
Clearing & Post-Trade
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.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
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.
Payments & Settlements
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.
Structural Regulation
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.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
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.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
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 Adequacy
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.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
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.
PEPs & Sanctions
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.
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