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Data Privacy
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.
Anti-Money Laundering
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.
Supervision & 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 Data & Technology
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.
Reporting & Disclosures
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.
Anti-Money Laundering
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.
Cryptocurrency
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.
Payments & Settlements
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.
Conduct, Culture & Accountability
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.
Custody & Infrastructure
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.
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