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AML / KYC
New York Woman Charged for Financing Terrorist Groups With Crypto
06/02/2023
The case is one of the rare cases worldwide where cryptocurrency is alleged to have financed terrorism, said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
AML / KYC
CBA to Introduce New ‘NameCheck’ Scam Prevention Feature
06/02/2023
‘NameCheck’ will provide customers an indication of whether the name and account details they have entered in money transfers are correct.
Uncategorised
Indian Regulators Respond to Adani Group Stock Selloff
06/02/2023
SEBI said the market continues to function effectively. The RBI said the banking sector remains resilient and stable. Adani companies have meanwhile lost $110mn in market cap.
Securities / Derivatives
Hong Kong: New Regulatory Regime for Depositories to Start by 2025
06/02/2023
About 20 depositaries and 300 individuals will require licensing under RA 13, the new regulated activity for depositories of collective investment schemes.
Market Infrastructure
China Launches Market Making for Exchange Bond Market
06/02/2023
The CSRC said market-making will help reduce liquidity premiums and issuance costs while also improving pricing efficiency in the exchange bond market.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Authorities Probe Crypto Bank Silvergate Over FTX Dealings
06/02/2023
The criminal probe is said to be focused on Silvergate’s dealings with the now-bankrupt FTX and Alameda Research, and its hosting of accounts tied to both companies.
Market Infrastructure
KRX Outlines Key Strategies to Boost Market Appeal in 2023
06/02/2023
The strategies include allowing night-time derivatives trading, a change to the dividend system, new derivatives product launches, and a new market for digital securities.
Enforcement
UK FCA Blocked Over 8,500 Misleading Ads Last Year
06/02/2023
The FCA will continue to put pressure on those using social media to illegally promote investments. In July, it will also introduce the new ‘Consumer Duty’.
Sanctions
New Price Caps Targeting Russian Petroleum Products Take Effect
06/02/2023
A 55-day transitional period is provided for Russian petroleum products purchased and loaded onto vessels before 5 February and unloaded before 1 April 2023.
Market Infrastructure
India Budget to Provide Boosts to India Fintech, GIFT City
06/02/2023
The budget includes a revamp of India’s credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs and new incentives to draw companies to GIFT City.
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