Editors
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Articles by Editors
Climate Risk
APRA Reveals Findings of Climate Risk Management Surveys
05/08/2022
Survey responses from banks. insurers and super funds shows are “encouraging”. A key area for improvement is metrics and targets.
Anti-Money Laundering
New York State Regulator Penalises Robinhood Crypto Unit
04/08/2022
Robinhood Crypto had inadequate staffing of its AML programme, transaction monitoring deficiencies, and noncompliant cybersecurity policies.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US SEC Charges 11 Over Crypto Pyramid and Ponzi Scheme
04/08/2022
Forsage investors earned profits by recruiting others into the scheme, which used assets from new investors to pay earlier investors.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ASX: Launch of New CHESS Platform Delayed Until Late 2024
04/08/2022
Accenture to provide an independent review of the new CHESS application and help ASX determine a new launch schedule.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
DBS-led Hackathon to Tackle Fraud Challenges
04/08/2022
More than 100 law enforcers, lawyers, bank staff and other professionals have assembled into teams to brainstorm new solutions to stop scams.
Structural Regulation
China Responds to US ‘Treachery’ With Taiwan Trade Curbs
04/08/2022
China has banned imports of citrus fruit, two types of fish, and food items from 107 Taiwanese brands. Exports of natural sand to Taiwan are banned.
Structural Regulation
CSRC Vows to Stabilise Markets, Promote Regulatory Reforms
04/08/2022
The CSRC has vowed to stabilise domestic capital markets, among other regulatory priorities for the second half of the year.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
Korea FSS Considers Taking Woori Chief to Supreme Court
04/08/2022
The FSS sought to reprimand Sohn Tae-seung, but two courts have now ruled in favour of the Woori Financial Group chairman and CEO.
Market Abuse
Taiwan FHC Fined for Leaking Data to Major Shareholder
03/08/2022
China Development Financial Holding Corp was fined TWD 20mn. Its subsidiaries China Life and KGI Securities were fined TWD 6mn and TWD 2.4mn respectively.
Trading & Investment
Shanghai STAR Market Celebrates Three Years Since Launch
03/08/2022
The STAR Market now accounts for about 6.6% of all mainland listed firms. A market-making system will soon be launched to enhance liquidity.
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