Editors
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Articles by Editors
ESG / Sustainability
China to Create Framework for Mandatory ESG Disclosures
22/02/2023
Regulators may initially introduce the new ESG disclosure requirements on a “comply or explain” basis before transitioning to a fully mandatory framework.
AML / KYC
Singapore MHA to Amend Laws to Tackle Money Mules
22/02/2023
MHA is also looking to introduce new provisions and penalties to the CDSA to make individuals more accountable and curb the abuse of Singpass.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australian Crypto Exchange Reopens After FTX Loss
22/02/2023
Customers of Digital Surge are allowed to make deposits, withdrawals, and trade, months after AUD 33 million of its digital assets became locked up in FTX.
Fintech / Regtech
RBI Publishes Full List of Payment Aggregator Approvals
22/02/2023
This is the first time the RBI has published a list of entities that sought approval to act as online payment aggregators.
Korean Regulators to Target Unfair Terms in Financial Contracts
22/02/2023
The FSS and FTC called on financial firms to prevent unfair contractual terms, pledging to ramp up oversight to better protect consumers.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Digital Assets Industry is Shifting Focus to “Real Utility”: Report
22/02/2023
New report from Oliver Wyman, Elevandi and MAS says the downturn in the digital assets ecosystem could mark an inflection point.
AML / KYC
NYDFS Enhances Capabilities to Detect Crypt-related Crime
22/02/2023
The additional capabilities will help NYDFS detect insider trading, market manipulation, and front-running activity.
Securities / Derivatives
Beijing Stock Exchange Launches Market Making Business
21/02/2023
13 firms will participate in market making activities for 36 stocks. Two other authorised market makers are still engaged in preparatory work.
Crypto / Digital Assets
FSB Highlights NBFI, Crypto and DeFi as Key Priorities for 2023
21/02/2023
In a letter to G20 ministers, FSB chair Klaas Knot discusses commodity market vulnerabilities and work to address DeFi/crypto risks and enhance cross-border payments.
Australia Proposes to Enshrine Superannuation Objective in Law
21/02/2023
The Treasury says legislating an objective will provide stability and confidence that policy changes will be aligned with the purpose of the superannuation system.
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