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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.
Market Infrastructure
DSB Announces Launch Dates for UPI Service
24/02/2023
The UPI UAT environment and a client onboarding and support platform will be available from 17 April, and the UPI production environment from 16 October.
Fintech / Regtech
Deutsche Bank Develops Investment Servicing Platform for Digital Funds
23/02/2023
The platform will make it easier for firms to launch and administer digital investment funds, which may comprise crypto, tokenised securities and other digital assets.
Securities / Derivatives
China Encourages Establishment of Property-focused PE Funds
22/02/2023
The pilot programme is aimed at boosting liquidity in the property sector. The CSRC is encouraging participation from foreign investors.
Securities / Derivatives
Chinese SOEs Being Asked to Stop Using Big Four Auditors
22/02/2023
Chinese SOEs are being asked to allow their contracts with the big four audit firms to expire and use local accountants instead.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Accepts Enforceable Undertaking from Cash Converters
22/02/2023
The personal finance company’s AML/CTF programme was not properly implemented and did not include sufficient details on transaction monitoring and CDD.
Enforcement
Wells Fargo, HSBC Drawn into SEC Whatsapp Probe
22/02/2023
Wells Fargo said regulators are investigating its compliance with records-retention requirements. HSBC said it is close to a settlement with regulators.
Market Infrastructure
14 European Exchanges Join Forces to Develop Consolidated Tape
22/02/2023
The participating exchange groups include Deutsche Boerse Group, Euronext, Nasdaq, and SIX Group, as well as the local exchanges in several European cities.
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.
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