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Market Infrastructure
PBOC Directs Banks to Refrain from Purchasing US Dollar
11/04/2025
The PBOC is not expected to resort to yuan devaluation to soften the blow from US tariffs, but it may pursue modest depreciation to help exports.
AML / KYC
GLEIF Certifies Hong Kong Firm as Qualified vLEI Issuer
10/04/2025
Certizen Technology’s qualification represents another significant milestone in the development of the vLEI ecosystem, said GLEIF CEO Alexandre Kech.
Fintech / Regtech
China, Georgia Sign MoU on Central Bank Cooperation
09/04/2025
PBOC and the National Bank of Georgia will cooperate on monetary policy, fintech, payment systems, and securities market development.
Enforcement
China Issues Rules on Handling Criminal Cases Involving Banks, Insurers
09/04/2025
The regulations outline requirements for financial regulators and public security agencies handling criminal cases involving the banking and insurance industries.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Euroclear Joins HKMA’s Tokenisation Initiative, Project Ensemble
09/04/2025
Euroclear is joining as an Architecture Community member. HKMA also welcomed six new firms to the Ensemble Sandbox.
Securities / Derivatives
China, Brazil Exchanges Sign ETF Connectivity Agreement
08/04/2025
The SSE will “diligently prepare for the timely introduction of ETF products to expand investment opportunities for investors in both countries”.,
AML / KYC
APG Publishes Follow-up Report of Mongolia
07/04/2025
The report presents Mongolia’s progress to address technical compliance deficiencies and steps taken to enhance AML/CFT effectiveness.
Market Infrastructure
Australian Super Funds Hit by Coordinated Cyber Attack
07/04/2025
Four AustralianSuper accounts lost an estimated AUD 500,000 in combined savings as a result of the cyberattack.
Enforcement
Japanese Prosecutors Indict Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Official
06/04/2025
The official, a 55-year-old former head of the bank’s securities agency division, has reportedly admitted to insider trading charges.
Enforcement
Korean Prosecutors Search IBK Headquarters in Unfair Loans Case
06/04/2025
An anti-corruption investigation team from the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office conducted searches and seizures at the IBK headquarters and branches.
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