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Hong Kong ICAC Launches Business Sector Integrity Charter
09/11/2023
The Charter encourages companies to establish Integrity Management Systems, appoint an “Ethics Officer”, and commit to implementing integrity policies.
Capital / Liquidity
EU Lawmakers Back Plans to Improve Bank Resolution Framework
09/11/2023
Jonás Fernández said the rule changes will level the playing field among different banking structures in the EU, while ensuring that banks will remain safe.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX to Consult on Measures to Keep Market Open During Typhoons
09/11/2023
HKEX will commence a public consultation within this month on a proposed model for operating the stock market under severe weather.
Capital / Liquidity
SFC Issues Guidance on IPO Services Ahead of FINI Launch
09/11/2023
The SFC outlines risk management considerations for licensed corporations offering IPO services ahead of HKEX’s launch of a new IPO settlement platform.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea FSS Issues Guidance on Mitigating Technology Risks
09/11/2023
The guidelines are intended to improve the level of IT internal control in the financial industry and improve the resilience of individual firms.
Securities / Derivatives
China Regulators Have Upbeat Message for Market Participants
09/11/2023
China will continue opening up its markets and supporting vulnerable parts of the economy. Two new foreign-funded insurance brokerage companies were approved this week.
Market Infrastructure
DTCC Opens Access to OTC Derivatives Market Data
09/11/2023
“OTC Direct Connect” allows market participants to access OTC derivatives transaction data that are reportable in the US and Canada.
Market Infrastructure
US Adds Vietnam to FX Monitoring List, Removes Korea
09/11/2023
US Treasury is monitoring the currency practices and macroeconomic policies of six trading partners, including China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan.
Crypto / Digital Assets
HSBC to Launch Custody Service for Tokenised Securities
09/11/2023
The new digital assets custody service will launch in 2024, using custody infrastructure provided by Ripple-owned Metaco.
Sanctions
UK Targets Russian Gold and Oil as EU Preps New Sanctions Package
08/11/2023
UK government announced asset freezes on 29 individuals and entities in Russia’s gold, oil, and strategic sectors.
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