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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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    AML / KYC

    Ex-FBI Agent Charged for Money Laundering, Sanctions Violations

    27/01/2023

    The former FBI agent conspired with a former Russian diplomat to help Oleg Deripaska have his sanctions removed.

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    Enforcement

    RBNZ Concludes Work to Enhance Enforcement Framework

    27/01/2023

    The framework consists of three documents setting set how the RBNZ selects matters for investigation, conducts investigations, and takes enforcement decisions.

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    Enforcement

    Morgan Stanley Fines Staff Over Use of Messaging Platforms

    27/01/2023

    The penalties ranged from several thousand dollars for some staff to more than USD 1 million for others, cut from past bonuses or future pay.

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    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Proposed New Securitisation Framework for Stressed Assets

    27/01/2023

    Banks would be able to sell stressed assets to special purpose entities that issue securitisation notes for investors to buy.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    ISDA Launches Standard Definitions for Digital Asset Derivatives

    27/01/2023

    ISDA says the definitions set clear provisions for execution and settlement and will help to reduce credit and market risk in digital asset trading.

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    Enforcement

    SEBI Targets Front-running in Nationwide Raids

    27/01/2023

    Individuals would take positions on certain stocks prior to so-called ‘market experts’ going on live television to recommend those same stocks.

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    New Zealand to Increase Foreign Reserves Holdings

    27/01/2023

    New Zealand will look to increase its foreign reserves holdings over “a number of years” in order to minimise the market impact.

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    BSP Raises Interest Rate Caps for Credit Card Issuers

    27/01/2023

    The BSP says the higher caps will cushion the impact of inflationary pressure and interest rate hikes on banks and credit card issuers.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    New Network Launches to Facilitate Stablecoin, CBDC Transfers

    27/01/2023

    Several Tier 1 banks are participating in POCs to test the Universal Digital Payment Network (UDPN) for cross-border transfers and swaps.

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    AML / KYC

    Crypto Exchange Coinbase Fined in the Netherlands

    26/01/2023

    The DNB said Coinbase was offering services to Dutch users before it was formally registered as required by local laws.

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