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    Regulation Asia relies on a team of journalists, writers and editors to cover regulatory announcements across Asia Pacific. editorial@regulationasia.com

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    AML / KYC

    US Lawmakers Examine Criticism of FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Rule

    18/07/2023

    Witnesses criticised FinCEN for introducing overly complex rules and failing to account for the reporting burden on small businesses.

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    Enforcement

    Australia: Big 4 Accused of Operating ‘Beyond the Law’

    18/07/2023

    Former KPMG partner Brendan Lyon called for changes in how the accounting profession is regulated to restore public trust and ensure integrity in financial reporting.

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    Enforcement

    CSRC Fines GF Securities for Poor Due Diligence in Stock Sale

    18/07/2023

    GF Securities received an advance notice of administrative penalties from the CSRC connected to a 2018 share issuance by Misho Ecology & Landscape.

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    UK FCA Proposes New Guidance to Tackle Unlawful Social Media Promotions

    18/07/2023

    The guidance discusses how the use of ‘finfluencers’ and memes on social media could potentially breach the FCA’s rules on financial promotions.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    China Looking to Shore Up Confidence Among Foreign Investors

    18/07/2023

    Regulators are organising a meeting in Beijing this Friday to discuss the challenges faced by foreign investors and encourage them to maintain their presence in China.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    IOSCO Issues Final Recommendations on Compliance Carbon Markets

    18/07/2023

    IOSCO’s final report sets out twelve key recommendations on establishing and enhancing compliance carbon markets, drawing from the experiences of traditional financial markets.

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    AML / KYC

    EU Commission Takes Action Against Cyprus for 5AMLD Implementation Failures

    18/07/2023

    The European Commission says it has identified multiple instances of incorrect transposition of 5AMLD, despite Cyprus declaring full compliance with the directive.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    UK Lawmakers Launch Inquiry into Sexism in Finance

    17/07/2023

    The inquiry will examine the progress made in removing gender pay gaps, and measures to combat sexual harassment and misogyny in the industry.

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    AML / KYC

    Singapore Shaken by Rare Corruption Probe

    17/07/2023

    A government minister and a prominent property tycoon were arrested and released on bail last week.

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    Enforcement

    US FTC Probes OpenAI’s ChatGPT Over Consumer Protection Concerns

    17/07/2023

    A key focus of the investigation is the possibility of ChatGPT generating false, misleading, or disparaging statements about real individuals.

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