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Credit Risk
China Considers Allowing Unsecured Lending to Developers
24/11/2023
Regulators are reportedly considering allowing banks to issue unsecured working capital loans to some developers for the first time.
Structural Regulation
Mizuho Seeking Licence to Establish China Securities Unit
24/11/2023
If approved, Mizuho will become the third Japanese firm after Nomura and Daiwa to establish a securities company in China.
Cryptocurrency
MAS to Phase in New Crypto Rules Starting Mid-2024
23/11/2023
The rules cover business conduct, technology risks, and consumer access. Crypto assets can be counted towards accredited investor net worth calculations.
Market Abuse
EU Commission Fines Rabobank for Participating in Bond Trading Cartel
23/11/2023
Deutsche Bank also participated in the cartel but was not fined because it revealed the cartel to the Commission under its leniency programme.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
ASIC Announces Enforcement Priorities for 2024
23/11/2023
ASIC added new priorities targeting super funds and market integrity, and emphases a continued focus on greenwashing.
CBDCs
Korea Reveals New Details on CBDC Pilot Programme
23/11/2023
The plans were announced during a visit to Korea by Agustin Carstens, general manager of the BIS, which is providing technical support for Korea’s CBDC testing.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Jury Convicts Two Individuals for Attempting to Export Iranian Oil to China
23/11/2023
The individuals were accused of conspiring to violate US sanctions through a scheme to sell Iranian-origin petroleum to a Chinese buyer via shell companies.
PEPs & Sanctions
FinCEN Hosts US Banks for Discussion on Russian Export Controls Evasion
23/11/2023
Readout from FinCEN forum includes a list of guidance documents to help financial institutions detect and report transactions related to suspected export controls evasion.
Market Data & Technology
BIS Launches New Data Portal for All Statistics
23/11/2023
Users can access the BIS Data Portal at any time to check global or country-specific statistics to inform their analysis.
Stablecoins
New Zealand Crypto Firm Launches NZD Stablecoin
23/11/2023
Easy Crypto and Labrys said the NZDD will be backed 1:1 with cash in trust and regulated by the FMA.
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