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AML / KYC
US Senators Reintroduce Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act
10/08/2023
The bill, if enacted, would require firms to start reporting crypto transactions exceeding $10,000 after 18 months.
ESG / Sustainability
New Zealand: FMA Official Tackles Greenwashing Concerns
10/08/2023
FMA executive director Paul Gregory addressed greenwashing in funds industry, focusing on regulatory perspectives on fair dealing and members’ interests.
AML / KYC
US Issues Executive Order to Further Limit Investment in Chinese Tech
10/08/2023
The order targets investments in advanced computer chips, microelectronics, quantum information technologies, and artificial intelligence.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Shortens Share Listing Timeline for Public Issuances
10/08/2023
SEBI reduces share listing timeline for public issues from T+6 to T+3 to enhance capital market efficiency.
Capital / Liquidity
APRA Removes Liquidity Add-on for Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
10/08/2023
APRA applied a ten percent add-on to the net cash outflow component of Bendigo’s LCR calculation in October 2020.
AML / KYC
Cambodia to Leverage Indonesia Experience to Strengthen Non-Bank Financial Sectors
10/08/2023
The MoU will help Cambodia enhance its non-bank financial services sectors, focusing on knowledge exchange and collaborative development.
Sanctions
US Treasury Clarifies Stance on Humanitarian Aid to Syria under Sanctions
09/08/2023
The guidance is the latest in a series of OFAC actions aimed at clarifying the US government’s stance on humanitarian trade.
Capital / Liquidity
BlackRock to Trim Capital in South Korean Unit by 62 Percent
09/08/2023
Reports suggest that the move is linked to BlackRock’s shift away from retail business in Korea two years ago, as well as a potential tax rule change in the country.
Securities / Derivatives
China: New Independent Director Rules to Take Effect from 4 September
09/08/2023
The CSRC and stock exchanges will play a bigger role in the appointment and selection of independent directors.
Capital / Liquidity
US Majors Reveal Expected Costs for FDIC Special Assessment
09/08/2023
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Citigroup expect to pay a combined $8.2bn to replenish the fund.
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