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Articles by Editors
AML / KYC
Korea FSS Offers Guidance for Auditors on Detecting Corporate Fraud
09/01/2023
The FSS produced the guidance by analysing three years of cases where fraud and embezzlement were detected by external auditors.
Securities / Derivatives
China Planning to Relax Borrowing Restrictions for Developers – Report
09/01/2023
Regulators are reportedly planning to ease borrowing caps on some property firms and extend the deadline for meeting debt targets set by the “three red lines” policy.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Indonesian Regulator Bappebti Seeks to Launch Crypto Exchange
09/01/2023
Bappebti is seeking to establish a new crypto exchange for Indonesian users before its regulatory powers over the sector are transferred to the OJK.
ESG / Sustainability
India to Issue First Sovereign Green Bonds on 25 January
09/01/2023
There will be no limit on overseas investment in the $1.9bn sovereign green bond issuance. Five percent of the sale will be reserved for retail investors.
ESG / Sustainability
Hong Kong Raises $5.8b in Asia’s Largest Green Bond Issuance
09/01/2023
Hong Kong is the first government issuer in Asia to issue green bonds in three currencies concurrently, said Financial Secretary Paul Chan.
HKMA Raises Bar on Banks’ Complaints Handling Protocols
08/01/2023
Banks are expected to proactively make use of alternate dispute resolution channels when complaints cannot be resolved through their internal mechanisms.
Sanctions
Taiwan Expands Export Controls Against Russia, Belarus
08/01/2023
The export controls are aimed at preventing Taiwan’s high-tech products from being used for military purposes.
Securities / Derivatives
China, Philippines Pledge to Enhance Market Connectivity
08/01/2023
The SZSE and PSE will pursue market connectivity through the development of cross-border products and cooperation on index compilation.
Enforcement
Singapore: Youth Pleads Guilty Over OCBC Phishing Scams
08/01/2023
The 19-year-old is the second Singaporean youth to plead guilty for helping an overseas syndicate launder the proceeds from phishing scams against OCBC customers.
Securities / Derivatives
China Consults on Company Law Revisions to Improve Governance
08/01/2023
The revisions impose stronger corporate social responsibility obligations and require shareholders to make capital contributions if a company cannot repay its debts.
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