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Payments & Settlements
China: SAFE Further Optimises Processes for FX Business
09/04/2024
The requirement for local branches of SAFE to approve registrations of foreign trade enterprises has been canceled. Banks will directly handle registrations instead.
Trading & Investment
Japan Launches New Organisation to Boost Financial Literacy
09/04/2024
The new organisation will aim to enrich financial and economic education and contribute to improving financial literacy in Japan.
Credit Risk
CCB Files Winding-up Petition Against Chinese Developer Shimao
09/04/2024
In other cases involving Chinese developer defaults, legal action was initiated by foreign creditors, not a state-owned bank.
Anti-Money Laundering
Indonesian President Signs Decree on FATF Membership
09/04/2024
The decree signing strengthens Indonesia’s commitment to participate in combating financial crime globally, said the head of the country’s FIU.
Resolution & Recovery
FINMA Attempts to Withhold Documents in Credit Suisse-related Lawsuits
09/04/2024
The lawsuits relate to losses suffered by investors as a result of a decision by Swiss authorities to wipe out Credit Suisse AT1 bonds in the bank’s rescue last year.
Data Privacy
China Unveils New Measures to Deepen MSME Credit Access
08/04/2024
Platforms in China that aggregate credit data will be integrated into a national network, where a centralised hub will be used to collect and share credit information with FIs.
Trading & Investment
Taiwan Revises Incentive Programme for Foreign Fund Managers
08/04/2024
The revisions will encourage foreign fund managers to develop more diversified fund products and provide a boost to talent development and training initiatives.
Emerging Prudential Risks
FSC Korea Establishes “Future Response Finance Taskforce”
08/04/2024
The taskforce will work to address financial industry challenges associated with demographic changes, climate change, and technological advancements.
Sustainable Finance
Thai SEC Allows SMEs, Startups to Issue Sustainable Debt
08/04/2024
SMEs and startups are now allowed to offer sustainable debt instruments through crowdfunding and private placement channels.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Court Sets Jan 2026 for Huawei Sanctions Evasion Trial
08/04/2024
The trial date was set as a placeholder after settlement negotiations between the DOJ and Huawei ended in an impasse.
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