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AML / KYC
FATF Suspends Russia’s Membership Over Ukraine War
25/02/2023
Russia’s actions “unacceptably run counter” to the FATF core principles aiming to promote security, safety, and the integrity of the global financial system.
Securities / Derivatives
LME to Resume Nickel Trading in Asian Hours on 20 March
25/02/2023
The LME hopes the resumption of trading during Asian market hours will “further contribute to liquidity rebuilding in the nickel market.”
Crypto / Digital Assets
FTX Japan Processes $50m in Withdrawals on Day One of Reopening
25/02/2023
Japan law requires crypto exchanges to keep users’ assets segregated, which prevented FTX Japan from being included in the US bankruptcy proceedings.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Proposes New Rules to Protect REIT, InvIT Investors
24/02/2023
SEBI proposes to require at least one sponsor to hold units throughout the life of a REIT/InvITs, to align their interests with other unitholders.
Crypto / Digital Assets
US Indicts Russian Actors Over Crypto Pyramid and Ponzi Scheme
24/02/2023
The charges include one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud for each of the four defendants, who were among the 11 charged by the SEC last year.
Capital / Liquidity
US Regulators Warn of Liquidity Risks Tied to Crypto Assets
24/02/2023
US federal banking regulators highlight key liquidity risks and some effective practices to monitor and appropriately manage those risks. US […]
Enforcement
MAS Seeks to Ramp Up Hiring for Enforcement Department
24/02/2023
MAS is also looking into creating a new ombudsman, a market conduct tribunal, a procedure for class-action lawsuits, and an investor compensation scheme.
AML / KYC
BNM Issues Draft Rules on Using e-KYC Solutions for Onboarding
24/02/2023
BNM encourages the use of e-KYC solutions that leverage AI, machine learning or other forms of predictive algorithms to ensure accurate identification and verification.
Market Infrastructure
FSB, CPMI Seek Nominations for Cross-border Payments Task Forces
24/02/2023
The FSB and CPMI are inviting firms to nominate senior representatives to two separate task forces that will focus on enhancing cross-border payments.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS Finalises New Corporate Finance Due Diligence Standards
24/02/2023
From 1 October 2023, corporate finance advisers will have to meet new minimum standards when conducting due diligence on transactions.
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