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Securities / Derivatives
SGX to Launch Asia’s First International REIT Futures
05/08/2020
Two new REIT futures contracts will launch on 24 August, both designed in accordance with CFTC guidelines to allow for distribution to US and global institutional investors.
AML / KYC
Interpol Reveals ‘Alarming Rate’ of Cyberattacks During Covid-19
04/08/2020
Interpol warns that a further increase in cybercrime is highly likely in the near future, citing vulnerabilities related to working from home.
Fintech / Regtech
DBS, Tax Department Collaborate to Digitalise Payments
04/08/2020
IRAS now offers PayNow QR as a payment option for individual income tax, corporate income tax, property tax and goods and services tax.
Enforcement
Ex-GM of Hong Kong Investment Firm Charged with Theft
04/08/2020
The former general manager of Max Dragon Investment is alleged to have stolen HK$22mn from the company bank account between December 2012 and May 2014.
ESG / Sustainability
BSP Joins Network for Greening the Financial System
04/08/2020
The NGFS membership will strengthen BSP’s collaboration with central banks and supervisors on the effective management of climate risks in the financial sector.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia Launches New Initiative to Boost Fintech Development
04/08/2020
The Fintech Booster programme is expected to spur a more dynamic fintech ecosystem that can facilitate continued innovation in the financial services sector.
Enforcement
Chinese Regulators Complete Luckin Probe, Confirm Fraud
04/08/2020
The Ministry of Finance and State Administration for Market Regulation both intend to impose administrative penalties against Luckin Coffee for fraud.
AML / KYC
OFAC Sanctions Chinese Entity Over Human Rights Abuses
04/08/2020
The XPCC is considered by OFAC to be a paramilitary organisation with large commercial operations that that are likely to be impacted by US sanctions.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan FSC to Allow Banks to Develop New Financial Products
04/08/2020
Banks seeking to develop new wealth management products for high-asset customers can apply to the FSC before 15 September.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Launches Second Batch of MSCI Index Futures
04/08/2020
The next batch of contracts is due to be launched on 17 August, with the final four contracts still awaiting regulatory approval.
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