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Market Infrastructure
India Cabinet Approves SEBI-FCA Updated AIFMD MoU
20/02/2020
The updated MoU substitutes references to EU legislation with the relevant UK law, pursuant to the UK’s exit from the EU on 31 January.
AML / KYC
Huawei Alleges HSBC Continued Evading Sanctions After 2012 DPA
20/02/2020
HSBC continued to evade Iran sanctions after its 2012 deferred prosecution agreement with the US Department of Justice, Huawei lawyers say in a letter to a New York District Court.
Enforcement
Taiwan FSC Fines Cathay Life for Lax Sales Controls
20/02/2020
Cathay Life failed to improve its internal controls for sales agents and its insurance underwriting mechanism despite complaints from 14 customers.
Enforcement
Lime Asset, Shinhan Investment Raided in Hedge Fund Misselling Probe
20/02/2020
Investigators were dispatched to both firms to secure computer drives and documents linked to alleged misselling and fraud at both firms.
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand, Cambodia Launch Cross-Border QR Payments
20/02/2020
New payments connectivity between the two countries is expected to promote trade, tourism, financial inclusion, and the usage of local currencies in cross-border transactions.
Enforcement
HK Court Upholds SFC Power to Access Digital Devices in Investigations
19/02/2020
The SFC is empowered to access to email accounts and personal digital devices which may contain information relevant to its investigations, the court said.
Fintech / Regtech
FSC Korea Outlines Ten Policy Measures Targeting Innovation
19/02/2020
The policy tasks include measures to direct capital to SMEs and innovative startups, and promote inclusive finance, fintech and open banking.
Big Picture
OECD Warns of Global Debt Pileup from Corporate Bonds
19/02/2020
High leverage in the corporate sector make it essential to improve the ability of equity markets to strengthen corporate balance sheets and support long-term investments.
Market Infrastructure
New Zealand Takes Step Towards New Financial Conduct Regime
19/02/2020
New legislation to establish an effective fair conduct regime for the financial sector has passed its first reading in New Zealand.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Forms Municipal Bonds Development Committee
18/02/2020
The committee will advise on regulation to develop the primary and secondary markets for municipal bonds.
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