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CCB Files Winding-up Petition Against Chinese Developer Shimao
09/04/2024
In other cases involving Chinese developer defaults, legal action was initiated by foreign creditors, not a state-owned bank.
AML / KYC
Indonesian President Signs Decree on FATF Membership
09/04/2024
The decree signing strengthens Indonesia’s commitment to participate in combating financial crime globally, said the head of the country’s FIU.
Capital / Liquidity
FINMA Attempts to Withhold Documents in Credit Suisse-related Lawsuits
09/04/2024
The lawsuits relate to losses suffered by investors as a result of a decision by Swiss authorities to wipe out Credit Suisse AT1 bonds in the bank’s rescue last year.
Fintech / Regtech
China Unveils New Measures to Deepen MSME Credit Access
08/04/2024
Platforms in China that aggregate credit data will be integrated into a national network, where a centralised hub will be used to collect and share credit information with FIs.
Securities / Derivatives
Taiwan Revises Incentive Programme for Foreign Fund Managers
08/04/2024
The revisions will encourage foreign fund managers to develop more diversified fund products and provide a boost to talent development and training initiatives.
Fintech / Regtech
FSC Korea Establishes “Future Response Finance Taskforce”
08/04/2024
The taskforce will work to address financial industry challenges associated with demographic changes, climate change, and technological advancements.
ESG / Sustainability
Thai SEC Allows SMEs, Startups to Issue Sustainable Debt
08/04/2024
SMEs and startups are now allowed to offer sustainable debt instruments through crowdfunding and private placement channels.
Enforcement
US Court Sets Jan 2026 for Huawei Sanctions Evasion Trial
08/04/2024
The trial date was set as a placeholder after settlement negotiations between the DOJ and Huawei ended in an impasse.
Capital / Liquidity
PBOC Establishes Re-lending Facility to Support Tech Innovation
08/04/2024
The CNY 500 billion facility will be used to support sci-tech innovation, technical transformation and equipment renewal.
AML / KYC
US, China Secure New Agreement to Cooperate on AML
07/04/2024
Janet Yellen said the US and China will share best practices and provide updates on the actions being taken to close loopholes.
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