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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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