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Fintech / Regtech
Cambodia, Hong Kong Eye Payment System Connectivity
06/05/2025
A proposed MoU between NBC and HKMA would focus on payment system connectivity and collaboration on foreign exchange and reserve management.
Securities / Derivatives
ASX Proposes Changes to CDI Depositary Nominee Rules
05/05/2025
The proposed amendments update the legal framework for Depositary Nominee services provided in respect of CHESS Depositary Interests.
Securities / Derivatives
Chinese Exchanges Implement Corporate Governance Overhaul
05/05/2025
Listed companies must replace the traditional board of supervisors with audit committees within their boards of directors
Securities / Derivatives
China Issues New Rules for OTC Bond Business in Interbank Market
04/05/2025
Securities firms seeking to conduct OTC business in the interbank bond market must complete data exchange with the NIFC and pass an inspection
Fintech / Regtech
Cambodia, Japan to Enable Cross-border QR Payments
04/05/2025
In Phase 1, Cambodian Bakong users will be able to make payments in Japan by scanning JPQR. In Phase 2, Japanese users will be able to pay in Cambodia by scanning KHQR.
AML / KYC
BNM Fines Two MSB Licensees for Sanctions Screening Gaps
04/05/2025
Merchantrade Asia and JAGS Money failed to update their sanctions databases promptly. Both have since taken remedial measures.
Securities / Derivatives
Korea Launches Task Force to Simplify Public Fund Explanations
04/05/2025
The task force will identify ways to rationalise product explanations to cut consultation times and improve investor understanding of public funds.
Market Infrastructure
China Publishes Revised Draft of Arbitration Law
04/05/2025
The revisions aim to improve the foreign-related arbitration system, strengthen arbitration supervision, and more closely align with international best practices
Enforcement
Land Bank of Taiwan Penalised for Embezzlement by Ex-Employee
04/05/2025
A janitor was collecting fees for water and electricity from tenants at Land Bank of Taiwan’s premises and then embezzled the funds for more than 7 years.
Market Infrastructure
China Updates Rules for Bank Card Clearing Institutions
04/05/2025
The new rules clarify governance, risk management, information sharing, and reporting management requirements of bank card clearing institutions
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