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    Regulation Asia relies on a team of journalists, writers and editors to cover regulatory announcements across Asia Pacific. editorial@regulationasia.com

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    OKX’s Ben Bowden Discusses Regulatory Response to FTX Fallout

    10/04/2023

    Ben Bowden, Global Head of Compliance at OKX, discusses the fallout from FTX, crypto regulatory approaches, and the role of proof of reserves.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Korea Establishes ‘Capital Market ESG Supervision Task Force’

    10/04/2023

    The task force will develop ESG fund disclosure standards to address information asymmetry, prevent greenwashing and promote responsible management.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Taiwan Internet-only Insurance Applicants Fail to Win Approval

    10/04/2023

    Formosa Property Insurance was rejected in December. CTBC Insurance was not sufficiently innovative or differentiated from other existing products.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Cake Defi’s Henry Loh Discusses Credit Risk & Trust in Crypto

    10/04/2023

    Cake DeFi’s Henry Loh discusses the importance of credit risk management and clearer regulatory guidance to promote trust in the crypto sector.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Singapore to Set Crypto Client Onboarding Standards for Banks

    10/04/2023

    The “industry-driven project” has been ongoing for about six months, with participation from MAS and Police in a banks-led working group.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    ACCC Warns of Penalties for Poor Quality Open Banking Data

    10/04/2023

    Enforcement efforts will be focused on issues involving the quality of product reference data such as incorrect interest rates and missing data.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    BNM, SC to Engage Energy Sector on ASEAN Taxonomy Readiness

    10/04/2023

    Consultations with the energy sector will be used to finalise Version 2 of the ASEAN Taxonomy, which is set to take effect in early 2024.

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    Market Infrastructure

    Taiwan, Canadian Regulators Cross-border Clearing MoU

    10/04/2023

    The MoU supports TAIFEX’s application for recognition as an exempted clearing agency in Ontario, which will enable Canadian FIs to use its clearing service.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ANZ Completes First Use Case Test for CBDC Pilot

    10/04/2023

    ANZ tokenised ACCUs that were purchased by Grollo Carbon Ventures. Settlement occurred using ANZ’s stablecoin, which was backed by pilot CBDC.

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    Enforcement

    US Authorities Charge Fintech Founder for Defrauding JPMorgan

    10/04/2023

    The fintech founder fraudulently induced JPMorgan to acquire her startup in September 2021 by making up data, the SEC said.

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