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Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan to Create Expert Panel on CBDCs Within April
02/04/2023
The launch of the panel will coincide with the start of a digital yen pilot programme involving the BOJ and private sector participants.
Market Infrastructure
ASEAN to Reduce Reliance on Major Currencies to Safeguard Stability
02/04/2023
ASEAN finance ministers and central bank governors agreed to increase usage of local currencies for trade settlements.
Enforcement
US Court Dismisses Archegos-related Lawsuit Against Banks
01/04/2023
The judge ruled that Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley were not liable to investors for selling stocks they knew Archegos would be forced to sell.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Mirae Asset, SK Telecom to Collaborate on Security Token Business
01/04/2023
Mirae Asset Securities and SK Telecom formed a consortium to collaborate on creating a business ecosystem for security tokens.
AML / KYC
Taiwan to Unveil New Anti-Fraud Measures Within One Month
01/04/2023
The Taiwan government has reportedly been seeking assistance from companies including Google and Meta to help combat online fraud.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore, Malaysia Launch Cross-border QR Payments Link
31/03/2023
The payment linkage will allow customers of participating financial institutions to make retail payments by scanning NETS QR and DuitNow QR codes.
CBIRC Issues New Branch Operation Rules for Trust Companies
31/03/2023
Trust companies can set up remote branches based on their needs, but management headquarters must be in their registered domicile.
Securities / Derivatives
CSRC Chairman Meets With Foreign Financial Institutions
31/03/2023
CSRC chairman Yi Huiman encouraged the heads of several global financial institutions to expand their operations and investments in China.
AML / KYC
UK Court Allows Wirecard-related Fraud Suit to Proceed
31/03/2023
An Indian business was sold to a Mauritius-based fund in 2015, weeks before Wirecard bought the company for a price ten times higher.
AML / KYC
Taiwan FSC to Develop Regulatory Guidelines for Crypto Industry
31/03/2023
The guidelines will cover information disclosures, product listings, customer asset segregation, money laundering prevention, consumer protection, and information security, among other areas.
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