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Enforcement
Goldman Sachs Sues Malaysia Over 1MDB-related Dispute
12/10/2023
The two sides are in disagreement over whether Goldman must make an interim payment against a guarantee it provided in its 2020 settlement with Malaysia.
Enforcement
Kiwibank Fined for Overcharging Transaction Fees
12/10/2023
The court said the relevant conduct involved “negligence, and no intention to deprive customers of their entitlements.”
Enforcement
SFC Bans Investment Banker for Seven Years for Sponsor Failures
12/10/2023
The SFC said there was a need to send a “strong deterrent message” that failures of sponsors and sponsor principals will not be tolerated.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan Launches Trading in New Carbon Credits Market
12/10/2023
On the first day of trading, the TSE said 3,689 tons of emissions were traded, with renewable power being the most active J-Credits category.
ESG / Sustainability
Malaysia Hosts Asia Launch of Revised OECD Principles on Corporate Governance
11/10/2023
The SC chairman said a dedicated sustainability committee has been formed on the SC Board. Deputy finance minister said Parliament will consider the establishment of “Bursa RegSub”.
AML / KYC
Malaysia to Enhance Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements
11/10/2023
Companies will have to keep and maintain a register of beneficial owners at their registered offices and report any changes within 14 days.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Mulls Curbs on Stock Market Speculation by Retail Investors
11/10/2023
Governor Lee Bok-hyun said the FSS is looking to crack down on leveraged buying by retail investors and margin call risks.
Enforcement
Singapore Court Sentences Ex-Wirecard Employee to Jail
11/10/2023
The former junior finance executive was sentenced to ten weeks in jail for helping a supervisor embezzle S$47,000.
Market Infrastructure
UPDATED – Japan Suffers Payment Clearing Network Disruption
11/10/2023
Zengin-Net restored its system in the early hours of Thursday (12 October). The FSA ordered the production of a detailed report of the incident.
AML / KYC
Singapore Police Working With Meta to Stop Scams – Report
11/10/2023
The police are working with Meta to terminate WhatsApp lines believed to be used in scams and remove suspicious ads on Facebook and Instagram.
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