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Articles by Editors
Enforcement
Korea FSS to Seek Out and Expel ‘Zombie Companies’ from Market
01/04/2024
The FSS says companies that use false capital injections and accounting fraud to avoid delisting are impeding the financing of productive companies.
AML / KYC
‘COSMIC’ Information Sharing Platform Launches in Singapore
01/04/2024
COSMIC allow banks to share information on suspicious customers or transactions to help detect and prevent financial crime.
Sanctions
Russia Blocks UNSC Resolution to Extend Mandate of DPRK Expert Panel
31/03/2024
The Russian veto will force the panel of experts to disband at the end of April, though the UNSC sanctions against North Korea will remain in place.
Fintech / Regtech
Japan Develops AI Model to Help Regional Banks Identify Risk
31/03/2024
The AI model can identify businesses that are showing signs of deterioration so banks can provide support before financial difficulties become insurmountable.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Proposes to Allow REITs to Privatise and Merge More Easily
31/03/2024
Various market conduct regimes designed for listed companies would also be extended to listed CIS including REITs.
ESG / Sustainability
ASEAN Releases Version 3 of Sustainable Finance Taxonomy
31/03/2024
Version 3 introduces TSC for two more focus sectors, namely transportation & storage and construction & real estate.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years
31/03/2024
The judge also ordered the forfeiture of more than $11bn for properties and assets Bankman-Fried bought with customer funds.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea Sets Out Procedures for Dealing with ‘Unfair’ Crypto Trades
31/03/2024
The proposed operating rules will come into force from 19 July, when the new Virtual Asset User Protection Act also takes effect.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Nigeria Files Charges Against Binance & Executives
31/03/2024
One of the two Binance executives detained last month escaped custody. Both executives and Binance are accused of money laundering and tax evasion, among other charges.
Korea, Poland to Strengthen Financial Industry Collaboration
31/03/2024
The FSC is seeking to boost supervisory cooperation with Polish authorities and more permits for Korean banks to operate in the country.
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