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AML / KYC
Bhutan Launches Blockchain-based Digital Identity System
16/10/2023
Bhutan has become the first sovereign state to implement a comprehensive decentralised digital identity framework.
Securities / Derivatives
CapitaLand China Trust Issues First China FTZ Offshore Bond
16/10/2023
CapitaLand China Trust subsidiary CLCT MTN has become the first Singapore-based issuer to launch offshore CNY bonds in the Shanghai FTZ.
Capital / Liquidity
EBA Proposes to Integrate E&S Risks in Pillar 1 Framework
16/10/2023
The EBA proposes to include environmental and social risks in the frameworks for credit, market and operational risks.
Enforcement
Chinese Authorities Arrest Former Chairman of Everbright Group
15/10/2023
Li Xiaopeng was placed under investigation in April. His arrest comes days after he was expelled from the CCP.
Enforcement
ASIC Wins ‘Landmark’ Case Over ANZ’s 2015 Share Placement
15/10/2023
The Federal Court said ANZ breached the law by failing to disclose that its underwriters took up nearly a third of its 2015 share placement.
Sanctions
OFAC Issues First Sanctions for Breaches of Russia Oil Price Cap
15/10/2023
A new advisory was also released offering recommendations to the maritime industry and related sectors to enhance compliance with the price caps.
Korea FSS to Continue ‘High-intensity Supervision’ of Banks
15/10/2023
The FSS shared the results of self-inspections by banks to assess their internal controls for preventing embezzlement and other ‘financial accidents’.
Market Infrastructure
ESMA Proposes Fee Changes for Tier 1 Third Country CCPs
15/10/2023
Tier 1 third-country CCPs would be allocated annual fees via a weighting factor which depends on global turnover.
Securities / Derivatives
LME, SHFE to Collaborate on Product Innovation
13/10/2023
The exchanges will work together in product innovation to betterThe exchanges will work together to “better serve international participants in risk management and price discovery”. serve international participants in risk management and price discovery.
Enforcement
UK FCA Seeks to Fine & Ban Former CEO of Barclays
13/10/2023
The FCA said James Staley “recklessly approved” a letter to the FCA containing misleading statements about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
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