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China Passes Law Allowing Citizens to Sue Foreign Countries
07/09/2023
The previous law gave “absolute immunity” to foreign countries and their property, preventing any cases in Chinese courts against them.
AML / KYC
UK FCA Launches Review of Treatment of PEPs
07/09/2023
The FCA said it will take “prompt action” if any significant deficiencies are identified in the arrangements of any firm assessed in the review.
Fintech / Regtech
SEBI Developing AI Tool to Detect Fund Mis-selling
07/09/2023
The AI tool will be able to detect misselling that may go unnoticed using “rule-based supervision”, said SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch.
ESG / Sustainability
International Bodies Publish New Guidance on Blue-Themed Bonds
07/09/2023
The guidance provides market participants with clear criteria, practices, and examples for “blue bond” lending and issuances.
Market Infrastructure
Australian Parliament Passes Financial Accountability Regime Bill
07/09/2023
The FAR replaces and extends the BEAR by imposing new accountability obligations on insurers, banks, super funds, and their senior executives.
Fintech / Regtech
Grab-Singtel Digital Bank Approved for Launch in Malaysia
07/09/2023
GXBank, backed by Grab, Singtel and Kuok Brothers, has become the first digital bank applicant to win approval to commence operations.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Korea: Hana Bank, BitGo to Jointly Develop Crypto Custody Business
07/09/2023
Hana Bank says the custody business will help strengthen trust in the domestic digital asset market and reinforce consumer protection.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Calls on Fintech Industry to Establish Self-Regulatory Body
07/09/2023
The RBI’s Shaktikanta Das and T Rabi Sankar said an SRO would be the best way to regulate the fintech industry and establish best practice standards.
Capital / Liquidity
FSB Warns of Financial Stability Risks from ‘Hidden’ NBFI Leverage
07/09/2023
The FSB has identified pockets of high leverage in the NBFI sector and outlines policy implications to address these vulnerabilities.
Fintech / Regtech
SGX Gains Connectivity to FIA Tech’s Trade Data Network
07/09/2023
The new connectivity will give SGX members greater transparency into their trade give up/ take in process.
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