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AML / KYC
Former CBIRC Official Expelled from CCP for Corruption
08/09/2023
Zhang Yansen interfered in personnel arrangements of financial institutions, accepted bribes and used his influence inappropriately.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Proposes Rule Revisions for Corporate Bond Issuance
08/09/2023
Land and environmental impact assessments must be provided if the funds raised from bonds are invested in fixed asset investment projects.
ESG / Sustainability
NGFS Publishes Conceptual Framework for Nature Risk
08/09/2023
The framework provides a common language to the financial system and guides action by central banks and financial supervisors.
Enforcement
US, UK Jointly Sanction Trickbot Ransomware Actors
08/09/2023
The US and UK sanctioned 11 members of the Russia-based cybercrime gang. The DOJ unsealed indictments against 9 individuals, including 7 of the sanctions targets.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Governor Launches New Features on UPI System
08/09/2023
The new features include voice-enabled payments, offline transfers, and NFC-enabled QR code payments.
HKMA Sets Out Talent Management Expectations for Banks
08/09/2023
The latest HKMA circular provides guidance to help banks assess, maintain, and enhance the competence levels of their workforce and address talent shortages.
Securities / Derivatives
HKEX Expands Global Footprint with New London Office
08/09/2023
The new London office together with a New York office opened in June give HKEX a presence in the world’s three major time zones.
Fintech / Regtech
Malaysia SC Sets Rules for Offering Fractional Share Trading Services
07/09/2023
The guidelines seek to ensure stockbrokers have the necessary systems and controls to safeguard investors when offering them fractional share trading services.
Enforcement
ASIC Files Suit Against PayPal for Unfair Contract Term
07/09/2023
The term in question gives PayPal business account holders 60 days to notify the company of any errors or discrepancies in fees, or else accept those fees as accurate.
Securities / Derivatives
Bursa Malaysia Partners With Cradle to Boost Startup Listings
07/09/2023
Cradle will help Bursa Malaysia gain market intelligence on the local startup ecosystem, aiding it in identifying potential candidates for listing at an early stage.
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