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AML / KYC
Thailand Cabinet Approves Draft AML Regulations
08/10/2019
Under the rules, financial institutions will be required to obtain additional source of funds information from customers for cross-border transfers exceeding 50,000 baht.
Korea FSS to Inspect Shinhan Governance This Month
08/10/2019
The FSS is reportedly looking into Shinhan’s governance structure ahead of the end of its current chairman’s term in March 2020.
Enforcement
Two Singaporeans Jailed for Spoofing Derivatives Market
08/10/2019
Two former directors of proprietary trading company Joerik Financial were jailed for fraud and dishonest conduct in relation to the trading of futures contracts.
Enforcement
Korean Court Orders CoinOne to Compensate Hacked Client
07/10/2019
South Korean crypto exchange CoinOne has been ordered to repay a client after a hacker who stole his login information was able to withdraw 25mn won over the withdrawal limit.
Fintech / Regtech
Japan Brokers Form New Body to Develop Rules for STOs
07/10/2019
The new association was formed by securities firms SBI, Nomura, Daiwa, Kabu.com, Monex and Rakuten and will seek FSA approval for status as a self-regulatory organisation.
Enforcement
China Antigraft Agency Concludes Probe into Former CSRC Chief
07/10/2019
Liu Shiyu has been removed from his government post and had his illegal gains confiscated, but he will remain a member of the CCP due to his cooperation in the probe.
ABA Backs Proposal for Bank-Funded Financial Counselling
07/10/2019
A review of Australia’s financial counselling sector has recommended that the big four banks fund half of the initial contributions immediately needed to expand delivery of such services.
Enforcement
SFC Fines SEAVI Advent Ocean Private Equity HK$1mn
07/10/2019
The SFC has reprimanded and fined SEAVI Advent Ocean Private Equity for allowing unlicensed individuals to perform regulated functions, in breach of the Code of Conduct.
Securities / Derivatives
ASX Consults on Changes to Treasury Bond Futures Roll
07/10/2019
A new consultation paper outlines four options for changes to the roll structure and order management functionality for the 3 and 10 Year Treasury Bond Futures contracts.
Capital / Liquidity
Philippines Amends Framework for Identifying D-SIBs
04/10/2019
The BSP will give more importance to a bank’s size and interconnectedness when deciding which lenders should be classified as D-SIBs.
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