Market Infrastructure

China Proposes to Relax Rules on Cross-border Data Transfers

29/09/2023

Security assessments will no longer be required for most business activities as long as personal data is limited and important data is not involved.

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX Allows Saudi Companies to Apply for Secondary Listings in Hong Kong

29/09/2023

Companies with a primary listing on the Saudi Exchange’s Main Market can apply for a secondary listing in Hong Kong.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS Innovation Hub Concludes Project Mariana Trials

29/09/2023

The project explored the use of DeFi automated market makers for the cross-border exchange of CBDC in different currencies.

HSBC to Acquire Citi Consumer Business in China – Report

29/09/2023

HSBC will reportedly acquire Citigroup’s China consumer wealth management business in a deal that could be announced as early as next month.

Enforcement

Citigroup Fined for Violating Disclosure Obligations Under Reg BI

29/09/2023

Citi defaulted about 360,000 accounts to receive disclosures electronically without receiving proper consent from the customers.

Market Infrastructure

Regulators Announce Planned Enhancements for Wealth Connect

29/09/2023

The eligibility, product range, investment and sales limits will be enhanced, and securities firms will be allowed to participate.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BIS Calls for Greater Efforts on Legal Frameworks to Support CBDC

29/09/2023

BIS general manager Agustín Carstens said it is “simply unacceptable” that unclear or outdated legal frameworks could hinder CBDC deployment.

Enforcement

Korea Jails Four Individuals in Coinone Bribery Case

28/09/2023

Two former employees of Coinone were jailed for accepting bribes. Two brokers were also jailed for facilitating the bribes.

ESG / Sustainability

Malaysian Regulators Ramp Up Focus on SMEs in Green Transition

28/09/2023

Tailored guidance is being developed for SMEs on the information they should provide to FIs. A new SME focus group has also been established.