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    Australia Consults on Possible Changes to ASIC Funding Model

    04/10/2022

    Discussion paper asks whether there are opportunities to simplify the design, structure, and legislative framework for ASIC’s industry funding model.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Categorises 16 Large NBFCs in Upper Layer

    04/10/2022

    The NBFCs are directed to put in place a board approved policy for adoption of the RBI’s enhanced regulatory framework for NBFCs within 24 months.

    Enforcement

    China FX Regulator Fines Ten Banks for Violations

    04/10/2022

    China Development Bank was handed the largest penalty, amounting to CNY 42.7 million. The other nine banks were fined a combined CNY 6.6 million.

    Securities / Derivatives

    HKSCC Calls for Applicants to Become Authorised Brokers

    04/10/2022

    Authorised brokers will deal in securities on HKSCC’s behalf. Up to 10 participants will be appointed and expected to start providing services tentatively in Q3 2023.

    ESG / Sustainability

    TWSE Issues Governance Guidance for Listed Company Directors

    04/10/2022

    The guidance provides a reference for how independent directors should be selected, how they should perform their duties, and their role in audit committees.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI to Amend IPO Framework, Introduce Bond Platform Rules

    04/10/2022

    At its board meeting, SEBI also decided to allow net settlement between the cash and derivatives segments, which will enable netting benefits and reduce margins.

    China: Banks Directed to Boost Movable Asset-Based Financing

    04/10/2022

    New regulatory guidance calls on banks to offer businesses movable property- and rights-based financing, and to expand the types of collateral they accept for loans.

    Fintech / Regtech

    ISDA Nears Completion of Work to Digitise CFTC Reporting Rules

    04/10/2022

    ISDA working groups are transforming CFTC swap data reporting rules into machine-executable code ahead of implementation on 5 December.

    AML / KYC

    Australian Regulators Propose Measures to Address De-Banking

    04/10/2022

    A CFR policy paper provides four recommendations to address de‑banking of fintechs, crypto exchanges and remittance firms.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    US SEC Fines Celebrity Kim Kardashian for Promoting Crypto

    04/10/2022

    Kardashian failed to disclose the compensation she received to promote EMAX tokens on Instagram. The case is a warning to other celebrities and influencers.

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