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Capital / Liquidity
Philippines to Merge Two Large State Lenders
30/03/2023
The merger of LandBank and the Development Bank of the Philippines will create the country’s largest lender by assets.
ESG / Sustainability
Vanguard Issued Warning in NZ for Late Disclosure of ASIC Action
30/03/2023
Vanguard took 55 business days to file a notice on New Zealand’s register about ASIC’s enforcement action. The requirement is 5 business days.
AML / KYC
HKMA, SFC to Host Discussions Between Crypto Firms & Banks
30/03/2023
A roundtable will take place on 28 April at the HKMA to facilitate dialogue and experience sharing regarding opening and maintaining bank accounts.
AML / KYC
Five Banks Searched in French Tax Fraud Probe
29/03/2023
Four major French banks and a foreign bank were targeted by simultaneous searches related to the so-called “Cum-Ex” tax scandal.
Enforcement
JPMorgan’s Dimon to Give Sworn Deposition for Epstein Lawsuits
29/03/2023
Last week, a judge ruled that JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank must both face sex trafficking lawsuits related to the late Jeffrey Epstein.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australia: Senator Introduces New Crypto Regulation Bill
29/03/2023
Senator Andrew Bragg said Australia’s crypto regulation has stalled and the government’s “token mapping” consultation programme is too slow.
AML / KYC
New Roadmap Proposed to Boost Financial Inclusion in Trade
29/03/2023
The Roadmap identifies areas where coordinated action can make a significant impact, including through accelerated LEI adoption.
Enforcement
Malaysian Court Jails Former Hong Leong Investment Banker
29/03/2023
The former investment banker convinced investors to invest over $390,000 in securities products that did not exist.
Securities / Derivatives
AllianzGI Applies to Open New Fund Business in China
29/03/2023
Allianz already owns 49 percent of a China joint venture. The new licence, if granted, will help it boost its presence in China’s mutual fund market.
ESG / Sustainability
RBNZ Proposes New Guidance on Managing Climate Risk
29/03/2023
The guidance proposes that regulated entities develop their capabilities in climate-related scenario analysis and stress testing, outlining the RBNZ’s latest thinking on best practice.
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