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HKEX Expands Global Footprint with New York Office
22/06/2023
HKEX chief Nicolas Aguzin said the new office will better connect “two of the most important financial centres in the world”.

Enforcement
Philippines: Lenders, Subcontractors Face Charges for Borrower Harassment
21/06/2023
Charges filed under new consumer protection law which in May 2022 explicitly outlawed the harassment and humiliation of borrowers.

Uncategorised
Australia MFAA Supports AFCA Proposal to Enhance Complaints Resolution
21/06/2023
MFAA said AFCA’s proposal will enhance the efficiency of its complaint processes and will make the scheme fairer for all participants.

Big Picture
French Regulator Calls for Global Approach to DeFi Regulation
21/06/2023
The AMF seeks a “balanced regulatory framework that will help support the sound development of decentralised finance in the long run”.

AML / KYC
AMLC Sheds Light on Terrorism Financing Threats Facing Philippines
21/06/2023
New risk assessment highlights the use of social media platforms and cryptocurrencies by terrorist groups to raise funds.

AML / KYC
Taiwan Launches Action Plan to Boost Anti-Fraud Effort
21/06/2023
The action plan includes measures to identify, block, prevent and punish fraud, and improve seizure and recovery practices.

Fintech / Regtech
SFC Grants Securities Licence to Virtual Bank for the First Time
21/06/2023
With the new licence, Mox Bank will start piloting Hong Kong and US equity trading services in the HKMA sandbox “soon”.

Crypto / Digital Assets
BIS Offers Blueprint for Future Monetary & Financial System
21/06/2023
The BIS says the future financial system will combine tokenised money and assets on a programmable platform.

Capital / Liquidity
China Urges Greater Use of Digital Means for Cross-border Business
21/06/2023
PBOC and SAFE issued a draft notice allowing banks to conduct capital account business online for market players by using electronic documents.

Hong Kong Banks Partner with ECIC on Export Loan Risk Sharing
21/06/2023
The risk-sharing arrangement will make it easier for Hong Kong firms to obtain credit insurance and bank financing for trade with the mainland.
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