Sustainable Finance

JPX Starts Disclosing Daily Data on Green Bond Projects

21/08/2022

A new “Green Tracking Hub” is disclosing the amount of power generated by renewable energy projects financed by JPX’s first digitally tracked green bond.

Cryptocurrency

Korean Authorities to Block, Investigate 16 Foreign Crypto Firms

21/08/2022

The unregistered foreign VASPs including KuCoin were referred for investigation and will have their websites and transactions blocked in Korea.

Credit Risk

CBIRC Probes Banks to Assess Property Loan Exposures

21/08/2022

The “very detailed” assessment is aimed at measuring the risks to the financial system from the ongoing crisis in the property sector.

Custody & Infrastructure

Thailand: Crypto Custody Added as Distinct Licence Category

19/08/2022

Digital asset depository service providers already operating in Thailand have until 11 October to submit a licence application to the SEC.

Market Abuse

MAS Penalises Former UOBKH Representative for False Trading

19/08/2022

The former UOB Kay Hian trading representative committed false and unauthorised trading for a client who was himself sentenced in March 2021.

Anti-Money Laundering

Wirecard-related Charges Filed in Singapore, Philippines

18/08/2022

The charges in Singapore are for criminal breach of trust and money laundering. A bank official in the Philippines was indicted.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Loosens Overseas Investment Rules for AIFs, VC Funds

18/08/2022

Alternative investment and venture capital funds can invest in overseas companies even if they do not have an ‘Indian connection’.

Market Abuse

SEC Charges 18 for Manipulation Using Hacked Trading Accounts

18/08/2022

The hackers broke into at least 31 US retail brokerage accounts to buy stock to drive up prices and exit their positions at artificially high prices.

Trading & Investment

TWSE to Shorten Auction Interval for Odd Lot Trading

18/08/2022

The 3-minute auction intervals for intraday odd lot trading will be reduced to 1-minute intervals starting from 19 December.