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Crypto / Digital Assets
UK Completes Discovery Phase of ‘Regulated Liability Network’
06/09/2023
In the next phase, a PoC will continue testing the Regulated Liability Network for consumer domestic payments involving retail CBDC.
Enforcement
Taiwan FSC Suspends Executive for Unlicensed TV Appearances
06/09/2023
Uni-President Investment Consulting was fined and its general manager suspended because she discussed stock analysis on TV without an analyst licence.
Sanctions
China to Launch New State Investment Fund for Chip Sector
06/09/2023
The new fund will have a fundraising target of CNY 300 billion, a fifth of which will come from the Ministry of Finance.
Crypto / Digital Assets
MAS Grants RMO Licence to Digital Asset Exchange AsiaNext
06/09/2023
AsiaNext, formed in 2021 as a joint venture between SBI Digital Asset Holdings and SIX Group, will cater exclusively to institutions.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Creates New ‘Abridged Prospectus’ Format for Debt Issuance
06/09/2023
The new format will further simplify and provide greater clarity and consistency in the disclosures by debt issuers, SEBI said.
AML / KYC
ACRA Working on Bill to Cap Nominee Directorships – Report
06/09/2023
Amendment bill may also increase financial penalties for corporate service providers that breach their AML obligations.
AML / KYC
FSS Inspections Find AML Deficiencies at Korean e-Payments Firms
06/09/2023
The FSS said management awareness of AML work within electronic financial businesses is low; internal controls and risk assessments are deficient.
Singapore Launches New Framework for Intangible Asset Disclosures
06/09/2023
The framework provides a systematic and consistent way for companies to disclose and communicate intangible assets to lenders, board members and investors.
Fintech / Regtech
Trade Bodies Call on Industries to Adopt eBL Declaration
06/09/2023
The declaration signals a commitment to collaborate on digitalisation and adopt eBLs, which will enable faster transactions, cost savings, and lowered fraud risks.
Fintech / Regtech
Australia Consults on Feasibility of ‘Screen Scraping’ Ban
06/09/2023
New discussion paper seeks views on a recommendation to ban screen scraping in situations where the CDR is a viable alternative.
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