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HKMA Launches New Initiative to Address Banking Talent Gap
29/04/2022
The initiative is aimed at growing the banking sector talent pool in three areas, namely fintech, green and sustainable finance, and GBA business.
Enforcement
MAS Offers Update on Major Ongoing Investigations
29/04/2022
MAS’ latest enforcement report includes a new section providing updates on cases relating to Noble Group, Hyflux, Eagle Hospitality Trust, and Hui Xun Asset Management.
Crypto / Digital Assets
ASX to Align Rulebooks for Investment Products
29/04/2022
Having three different rulebooks for investment products opens the door to inconsistent treatment, rule arbitrage, and confusion for issuers and investors.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC, SSE Warn Underwriters Against Overpricing IPOs: Report
28/04/2022
The CSRC said underwriters need to improve their IPO pricing skills. The SSE is considering using IPO performance to assess underwriting quality.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Add Contract Months for HSI, HSCEI Futures
28/04/2022
From 13 June, the additional contract months will provide more hedging flexibility for market participants, HKEX said.
Market Infrastructure
IOSCO Offers Guidance on Regulating Market Data
28/04/2022
A new report provides considerations for regulators when reviewing the regulation of market data provided by trading venues or OTC markets.
Securities / Derivatives
FSC Korea Approves Rule Changes to Promote KONEX Market
28/04/2022
The changes will allow retail investors to trade the KONEX market more freely and allow listed firms to more easily maintain their listing status.
Fintech / Regtech
Philippine Central Bank to Pilot Test Wholesale CBDC
28/04/2022
Project CBDCPh will test the use of a wholesale CBDC for large-value financial transactions across a limited number of financial institutions.
ESG / Sustainability
ISSB Forms Working Group to Prevent Jurisdictional Fragmentation
28/04/2022
The working group will seek to align work being done across jurisdictions to set standards in the field of sustainability-related financial disclosures.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Enhances MOU with Victoria Casino Regulator
27/04/2022
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission will be provided designated access to AUSTRAC’s financial intelligence database.
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