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Australia to Ban Use of Credit Cards for Online Gambling
02/05/2023
Bank Identification Numbers (BINs) will be used to identify and block credit card payments. The ACMA will enforce the ban.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore, US Run Cross-border Cybersecurity Exercise
02/05/2023
US Treasury and MAS tested information exchange protocols and incident response coordination for cyber incidents involving banks operating in both jurisdictions.
APRA, AFCA Sign MoU on Information Sharing and Cooperation
02/05/2023
The MoU sets out the basis for engagement between APRA and AFCA, including information sharing and other forms of cooperation and coordination.
Korean Lenders Agree to Address Frictions in PF Market
02/05/2023
Under the revised “PF Lenders Agreement”, creditors will be able to quickly reschedule debt and supply new funds if real estate projects being financed run into trouble.
ESG / Sustainability
Korea’s ESG Disclosure Rules Will be Consistent with Global Standards
02/05/2023
The FSC will seek to ensure consistency with global standards and major markets to reduce the burden for domestic firms.
Sanctions
India, Russia to Explore Cross-border Payment Linkages
02/05/2023
India agreed to explore the acceptance of Russian Mir cards, a link with Russia’s Faster Payments System, and adoption of Russia’s financial messaging system.
Sanctions
US Authorities Issues First ‘Wrongful Detention’ Sanctions
02/05/2023
Russia’s Federal Security Service, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Intelligence Organization, and four Iranian officials were designated.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Bans Brokers from Pledging Client Funds for Bank Guarantees
01/05/2023
Existing bank guarantees created from client funds must be wound down by 30 September, to prevent misuse of investors’ money.
AML / KYC
US Court Convicts Hip Hop Artist Over Jho Low Connection
01/05/2023
Prosecutors said Pras Michél worked with Jho Low to influence the US government during the Obama and Trump presidencies.
Market Infrastructure
New BOJ Governor to Review Past Monetary Policy Moves
01/05/2023
The review will look into various monetary policy moves taken over the past 25 years, and not be tied to near-term policy shifts.
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