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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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