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Cryptocurrency
US Court Orders SEC to Review Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Application
30/08/2023
The court said the SEC failed to adequately explain why it approved the listing of bitcoin futures ETPs but not Grayscale’s proposed spot bitcoin ETF.
Sustainable Finance
Carbon Credit Registry Launches in Singapore, Hong Kong
30/08/2023
The new carbon credit registry, launched by Singapore-based Asia Carbon Institute, is among the first for Asia.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Indian Banks Working on New Industry Platform to Combat Fraud – Report
30/08/2023
The platform will enable banks to share real-time information that can be used to stop digital fraud and trace the funds.
Reporting & Disclosures
Verra Releases Version 4.5 of the VCS Standard
30/08/2023
The changes to the Verified Carbon Standard Programme strengthen its usability, transparency, integrity, and alignment with other carbon markets initiatives.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Malaysia Freezes Bank Accounts, Makes Arrests in Bribery Probe
30/08/2023
The probe involves more than MYR 6 million in bribes allegedly paid to prominent figures and political leaders by a gambling company.
Structural Regulation
SEBI Proposes to Increase Flexibility of New Social Stock Exchanges
30/08/2023
SEBI proposes to reduce the minimum issue size and the minimum application size to facilitate more fund-raising for NPOs.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
CFTC Fines Goldman Sachs for Missing Audio Recordings
30/08/2023
Goldman’s vendor service for recording mobile calls failed during the pandemic. Commissioner Caroline Pham said the penalty is unfair.
Resolution & Recovery
US Proposes New Resolution Planning, Debt Rules for Banks
30/08/2023
Large banks would have to raise their long-term debt issuance by an estimated $70bn and issue more detailed resolution plans.
Structural Regulation
US, China Open Communication Channels on Export Controls
30/08/2023
US and Chinese officials agreed to establish a new “export control enforcement information exchange” mechanism and a “commercial issues working group”.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
FSS Korea Confirms Misconduct Case at Lotte Card Co
30/08/2023
Two Lotte Card employees conspired to help a subcontractor win a deal and then the three shared in the proceeds.
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