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Sustainable Finance
HKEX, CEEX to Cooperate on GBA Carbon Market Initiatives
24/03/2022
HKEX and Guangzhou-based China Emissions Exchange will jointly explore the development of a voluntary carbon emission reduction programme in the GBA.
Cryptocurrency
FCA, BOE Offer New Guidance on Addressing Crypto Risk
24/03/2022
Cryptoassets should be classified as an intangible asset for accounting purposes, meaning that in most cases direct holdings should be fully deducted from CET1.
Trading & Investment
BSEC Calls on Banks to Increase Stock Market Investments
24/03/2022
The BSEC has also given banks a 31 March deadline to deposit unclaimed dividends in the Capital Market Stabilisation Fund, against directions from Bangladesh Bank.
Market Abuse
Tokyo Prosecutors Indict SMBC Nikko Securities, Five Others
24/03/2022
Prosecutors have filed charges against SMBC Nikko Securities and five others. The head of the firm’s equity division was also arrested.
Structural Regulation
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.
Cryptocurrency
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.
Supervision & Enforcement
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.
Tokenisation
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.
Market Abuse
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.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
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.
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