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Securities / Derivatives
SGX RegCo Issues New Guidance on Use of IFAs
03/07/2023
The guidance sets out expectations on the advice IFAs provide on proposed transactions such as exit offers and interested person transactions.
Capital / Liquidity
China: NFRA Issues Regulatory Ratings Framework for Finance Companies
03/07/2023
Finance companies with poor regulatory ratings will be subjected to “continuous regulatory attention” and listed as key targets for on-site inspections.
Enforcement
CFTC Establishes Task Forces to Target Cyber Threats, Environmental Fraud
02/07/2023
The task forces will help the CFTC address cybersecurity issues, emerging technologies like AI, and fraud in carbon markets.
Fintech / Regtech
EU Proposes Measures to Enable ‘Open Finance’ and Tackle Payments Fraud
02/07/2023
Payment service providers will gain a legal basis to voluntarily share payment fraud related information via dedicated IT platforms.
Fintech / Regtech
HKEX Confirms Plans to Expand Paperless Listing Regime
02/07/2023
HKEX will reduce the number of submission documents required from issuers and mandate electronic means as the only mode of submission.
Crypto / Digital Assets
South Korea Passes Virtual Asset User Protection Bill
02/07/2023
The bill focuses on protecting virtual asset users and preventing unfair trading practices. The new framework will be implemented within one year.
PBOC Announces Pan Gongsheng’s Appointment as New Party Chief
02/07/2023
Pan Gongsheng replaces Guo Shuqing as party chief and is expected to also replace Yi Gang as central bank governor.
AML / KYC
Consultation Opens on Revisions to FATF Standards for NPOs
01/07/2023
The proposed amendments seek to address issues related to the over-application of preventive measures to the NPO sector, which hinders genuine non-profit activity.
Capital / Liquidity
PBOC Wants Foreign Banks to Lower USD Deposit Rates – Report
30/06/2023
The PBOC reportedly asked one commercial lender to lower its deposit rates for the US dollar, in response to recent weakness in the yuan.
Sanctions
China Expands Foreign Relations Toolbox with New Law
30/06/2023
The new law authorises China’s government to apply “countermeasures” against threats to national and economic security.
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