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KYC & CDD
Fenergo Awarded Best Client Lifecycle Management Solution
16/11/2023
Fenergo was recognised for its SaaS platform that enables financial institutions to digitally manage the end-to-end client onboarding and lifecycle experience.
Tokenisation
MAS Launches New Tokenisation Initiatives Under Project Guardian
16/11/2023
Five new industry pilots have been initiated. A new funds workstream and new digital infrastructure initiatives being launched.
Structural Regulation
China: NFRA, CSRC Publish New Details on Scope of Responsibilities
16/11/2023
The NFRA was established in May as a new body to oversee all sectors of the financial industry, except securities, though it is absorbing investor protection responsibilities from the CSRC.
Emerging Prudential Risks
FSB Outlines 2024 Work Priorities, Cites Financial Stability Concerns
16/11/2023
FSB discussed “pockets of remaining banking-sector vulnerabilities” and ongoing work to implement the regulatory framework for crypto and stablecoins.
PEPs & Sanctions
US, UK Tout “Enhanced Partnership” on Sanctions
16/11/2023
US and UK sanctions authorities have worked closely together over the past year as the UK continues to define its post-Brexit sanctions regime.
Anti-Money Laundering
SFC Issues Updated AML/CFT Self-Assessment Checklist
15/11/2023
The updated checklist incorporates the May revisions to the SFC’s existing AML/CFT guideline, including to apply additional questions on virtual asset activities.
Tokenisation
SC Ventures, FundBridge to Create First Tokenised SGD Government Bond Fund
15/11/2023
FundBridge Capital will use a new tokenisation platform known as Libeara to create the tokenised Singapore dollar government bond fund.
KYC & CDD
Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2023 – Results Announcement
15/11/2023
Regulation Asia held its sixth annual Awards ceremony on 14 November 2023. Here we explain our methodology and announce the winners for the year.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Issues Guidance on Humanitarian Aid to Palestinians
15/11/2023
OFAC says guidance is intended to help NGOs navigate US sanctions while providing aid to Palestinian people.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Probes Shipping Companies as Russia Circumvents Oil Sanctions
15/11/2023
US Treasury sent letters to companies seeking information about 100 vessels, according to a Reuters report.
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