Market Infrastructure

Australia Consults on Regulations for Big Four Auditors

07/05/2024

Treasury is seeking views on stronger powers for the ATO and TPB and regulations for accounting, audit and consulting firms.

Fintech / Regtech

Taiwan to Bolster Security Standards for E-Payments Firms

07/05/2024

The FSC asked the banking association to develop standards for electronic payment institutions based on the existing norms for banks.

AML / KYC

UPDATED: MONEYVAL Publishes Six AML/CFT Progress Reports

07/05/2024

Cyprus, Lithuania and Poland were each upgraded on one recommendation.  Croatia was upgraded on seven recommendations.

AML / KYC

US Prosecutors Secure Guilty Plea from Ex BTC-e Operator

06/05/2024

Alexander Vinnik was facing up to 55 years in prison, but due to a plea bargain he is expected to receive a prison term of less than ten years.

Securities / Derivatives

China Issues New Rules for Private Securities Investment Funds

06/05/2024

The rules were proposed last May but have since been relaxed in several aspects, including a lower forced liquidation threshold.

Securities / Derivatives

NZX Issues Consultation on Director Independence Settings

06/05/2024

NZX is undertaking a detailed review of its corporate governance settings relating to director independence.

Capital / Liquidity

NZ Treasury Consults on Funding for Depositor Compensation

06/05/2024

The consultation paper seeks feedback on the funding strategy for the Depositor Compensation Scheme.

Sanctions

US Officials in Malaysia, Singapore This Week to Discuss Sanctions

06/05/2024

Treasury’s Brian Nelson and Neil MacBride will meet with the Malaysian and Singapore financial sectors to discuss compliance and enforcement efforts.

ESG / Sustainability

HKMA Issues Updated Guideline on Green Finance Grant Scheme

06/05/2024

The grant scheme is being extended another three years, and its scope is being expanded to cover transition finance instruments.