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Fintech / Regtech
Singapore Working Group to Develop BNPL Framework
24/03/2022
The Singapore FinTech Association has formed a working group under MAS guidance to develop a BNPL framework for launch later this year.
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand Bans Use of Crypto as Means of Payments
24/03/2022
From 1 April, digital asset business operators are prohibited from enabling merchants to accept digital assets as a means of payment for goods or services.
Capital / Liquidity
RBNZ Raises Transparency of Regulatory Breaches by Banks
24/03/2022
The RBNZ has launched a new register to improve transparency about material breaches of key prudential requirements by banks.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia SC Registers Two IEO Platform Operators
24/03/2022
The Initial Exchange Offering platform operators are given nine months to comply with regulatory requirements before they can commence operations.
Securities / Derivatives
SET to Step Up Measures to Address Irregular Trading
23/03/2022
The Stock Exchange of Thailand has received SEC approval to tighten its market surveillance measures, effective from 4 April.
Enforcement
ACCC Launches Court Proceedings Over Crypto Ads on Facebook
23/03/2022
The ads contained links to fake media articles containing quotes attributed to public figures endorsing cryptocurrency or money-making schemes.
Securities / Derivatives
ASX to Implement Fallbacks in OTC Interest Rate Derivatives
23/03/2022
From 27 June, all OTC Open Contracts cleared by ASX, including legacy trades, will be treated as if they incorporated fallback provisions contained in the 2021 ISDA Definitions.
Securities / Derivatives
Chinese Firms Asked to Prepare Audit Documents for US Regulators
23/03/2022
US-listed companies including Baidu, JD.com and Alibaba have reportedly been asked by Chinese regulators to prepare audit documents for US regulators.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Eases Norms on Mutual Fund Transactions by Investors
23/03/2022
Norms prohibiting the use of one-time mandates to accept payments for mutual fund transactions have been eased.
Taiwan FSC Asks Banks to Automate Reporting Workflows
23/03/2022
All domestic and foreign banks are asked to integrate APIs in their workflows for reporting financial statements from January 2023.
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