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    Securities / Derivatives

    Goldman Approved to Take Full Ownership of China Securities Unit

    18/10/2021

    Goldman Sachs becomes just the second US bank to gain full ownership of its Chinese entity, after JP Morgan in August.

    Enforcement

    RBI Penalised StanChart, SBI for Regulatory Violations

    18/10/2021

    The RBI cited non-compliance with its directions on customer protection, cybersecurity, outsourcing, and reporting.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China Set to Open More Derivatives to Foreign Investors

    18/10/2021

    Qualified foreign investors will be able to trade commodity futures, commodity options, and stock index options from 1 November.

    Enforcement

    HK Court Jails Former Convoy, Gransing Executives

    17/10/2021

    Former Convoy executives conspired to dishonestly arrange for bond placement commissions to be diverted to a company they substantially owned.

    AML / KYC

    OFAC Issues Sanctions Guidance for Crypto Sector

    17/10/2021

    OFAC expects virtual currency operators to identify and block IP addresses that originate in sanctioned jurisdictions, including via VPNs.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BOJ Seeks Simple CBDC Design That Promotes Competition

    17/10/2021

    While the BOJ still has no plan to issue CBDC, the inability to ensure interoperability with other countries could create issues for Japan.

    Fintech / Regtech

    ICMA Launches Initiative to Standardise Repo Documentation

    17/10/2021

    ICMA will work to develop an industry-wide taxonomy and clause library for repo trade documentation to improve efficiency in debt markets.

    Korea Eases Loan Restrictions to Accommodate Home Rentals

    17/10/2021

    New household loans issued to pay for jeonse deposits in Q4 2021 will not count toward the government’s 6 percent loan growth target for the year.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Tokyo Offers Subsidies to Foreign Firms in Green Finance

    17/10/2021

    The subsidies are available to foreign asset management and fintech companies working in the field of green finance who wish to start new businesses in Tokyo.

    Securities / Derivatives

    S. Korea Cabinet Approves Measures to Enhance ABS Market

    15/10/2021

    The revisions abolish requirements that only allow companies with BB ratings or above to issue ABS. Businesses will also be able to securitise future assets and intellectual property rights.

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