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AML / KYC
Taiwan P2P Lender Collapses, Operator Arrested for Fraud
05/05/2023
The FSC is investigating five banks that dealt with the P2P lending platform, which was operated as a Ponzi scheme and stole an estimated $81.6mn from investors.
Enforcement
Goldman Under Probe for Possible Role in SVB Collapse
05/05/2023
Goldman Sachs said it is cooperating with governmental bodies in connection with their investigations and inquiries into SVB.
Market Infrastructure
India Asks State Lenders to Bring Overseas Business to GIFT City
05/05/2023
India’s government has asked public sector banks to explore consolidating the business they conduct through overseas branches to GIFT City.
Sanctions
India, Russia Suspend Efforts to Enable Trade via Rupees – Report
05/05/2023
Russia is reportedly concerned that a rupee settlement mechanism could cause it to end up with a large rupee surplus which is “not desirable”.
ESG / Sustainability
Working Group Formed to Update Bank Guidance on Biodiversity
05/05/2023
The working group, co-led by Crédit Agricole SA, First Abu Dhabi Bank and UBS, will issue updated guidance for banks on setting and achieving biodiversity targets.
ESG / Sustainability
ISSB Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on New Research Projects
05/05/2023
The ISSB is proposing to start work on three new sustainability-related research projects and a project researching integration in reporting.
Enforcement
CFTC Suspends Longest Serving Inspector General for Misconduct
05/05/2023
An oversight body for inspectors general found that Roy Lavik wasted government funds, revealed the identities of whistleblowers, and disparaged employees.
AML / KYC
Chinese Firms Block Overseas Access to Corporate Data – Reports
05/05/2023
Wind Information Co has cut off access to databases containing information about companies’ shareholders, ultimate controllers, affiliates, and other data.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI, BIS Launch G20 TechSprint Focusing on Cross-border Payments
05/05/2023
The 2023 TechSprint will focus on technology solutions to address illicit finance risk, FX and liquidity solutions, and technology for CBDC platforms.
Capital / Liquidity
ASEAN+3 Ministers Work to Bolster Regional Safety Net
04/05/2023
CMIM guidelines were updated to allow members to provide liquidity support in their own domestic currency and the local currencies of other members.
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