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Fintech / Regtech
RBI and CBUAE Sign MoUs to Boost Cross-Border Payments
17/07/2023
The first MoU will promote the use of local currencies for cross-border transactions. The second is aimed at interlinking India and UAE’s payment and messaging systems.
Fintech / Regtech
ASIC to Host Industry Roundtable on CHESS Replacement Project
17/07/2023
ASIC chair Joe Longo will chair an industry roundtable on 2 August to discuss a proposed CHESS replacement solution.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Probe Prompts Staff and Executive Departures at Binance – Reports
17/07/2023
Over 1,000 employees have reportedly been laid off in recent weeks. A number of key senior executives have also departed.
AML / KYC
US Virgin Islands Demands $190m from JPMorgan in Epstein Case
17/07/2023
The territory said in a court filing that JPMorgan did not place compliance with the law and prevention of trafficking ahead of its own profits.
ESG / Sustainability
SEBI to Require Listed Entities to Cover ‘Value Chain’ in ESG Disclosures
16/07/2023
Listed companies will have to incorporate ESG information from firms in their value chain in their annual BRSR reports, and obtain assurance for such information.
Fintech / Regtech
France Agrees to Accept UPI Payments from Indian Travellers
15/07/2023
Indian tourists will be able to use the UPI system to make payments in Indian rupees while visiting France.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Judge Skeptical of SEC Stance Against Coinbase
15/07/2023
In a pre-motion hearing, the judge suggested it was reasonable for Coinbase to think they were not breaking the law based on the SEC’s issuance of the S-1 form.
ESG / Sustainability
BSP Calls on Banks to Disclose ESG Impact of Assets
14/07/2023
The BSP is collaborating with scientists to develop a metric that will be used to score banks on their efforts to fight climate change.
AML / KYC
Euroclear Faces $2b Lawsuit from Russian Fund Manager
14/07/2023
Russian asset manager First AM says its lawsuit is intended to protect the rights and interests of clients whose assets were frozen.
Enforcement
Singapore Jails Four on False Trading, Deception Convictions
14/07/2023
The four were convicted for their involvement in a scheme to manipulate the price of Catalist-listed Koyo International between 2014 and 2016.
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