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AML / KYC
Bring Environmental Crime Back into Policy Spotlight: World Bank
26/03/2024
World Bank blog post calls for increased coordination between money-laundering prevention and environmental protection agencies.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong Reinforces Commitment to ISSB-aligned Sustainability Disclosures
26/03/2024
The HKICPA will lead the work to develop local sustainability reporting standards along with complementary application and implementation guidance.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia SC Enhances PLC Surveillance With AI Technology
26/03/2024
An internally developed AI-powered tool called ‘PLC360’ can predict the likelihood of misconduct and identify emerging trends and supervisory concerns.
Crypto / Digital Assets
OFAC Sanctions Crypto Targets Over Russia Sanctions Evasion
26/03/2024
The sanctioned entities either helped build or operate blockchain-based services or enabled virtual currency payments in the Russian financial sector, enabling potential sanctions evasion.
Market Infrastructure
China Relaxes Rules on Cross-border Data Transfers
26/03/2024
The new rules allow businesses to transfer certain types of data overseas without declaration or security reviews, addressing concerns from foreign businesses.
ESG / Sustainability
RBNZ Finalises New Guidance on Managing Climate Risk
26/03/2024
Accounting for consultative feedback, the guidance includes more examples, reduces overlaps with other guidance, and draws more links to existing parts of the prudential regime.
Enforcement
US, UK Announce Sanctions Against China-based Hackers
26/03/2024
A front company allegedly operating for China was sanctioned, along with 2 members of hacking group APT31. DOJ unsealed criminal charges against 7 individuals.
Securities / Derivatives
SGX to Start Disclosing Commodity Positions of Traders in Q3
26/03/2024
SGX will start disclosing commitment of traders reports weekly, initially for iron ore, rubber and freight, to attract more overseas participation in its markets.
Enforcement
ESMA FInes Scope Ratings for Conflict of Interest Breaches
26/03/2024
ESMA said Scope fell short of the requirements under the Credit Rating Agencies Regulation on handling conflicts of interest.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Announces Listing of First Business Trust
26/03/2024
The business trust listing structure is particularly suitable for capital-intensive infrastructure assets that have stable cash flows.
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