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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    RBA to Commence CBDC Pilot Tests Early Next Year

    26/09/2022

    The CBDC will be called eAUD. Industry participants are invited to propose CBDC use cases, and to participate in testing. Expressions of interest are due by 31 October.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Launches Fintech Training Subsidy Scheme

    26/09/2022

    The scheme will provide training subsidies to around 1,500 industry practitioners who have attained professional qualifications in fintech.

    BOE, FCA to Consult on Removing Banker Bonus Cap

    26/09/2022

    The cap, which limits bonuses to twice basic salary, was introduced in the EU in 2014 to curb excessive risk-taking.

    AML / KYC

    AUSTRAC Releases Risk Assessment of Bullion Sector

    26/09/2022

    Personal income tax evasion was the most common suspected offence, linked to 52% of SMRs, though the associated values were low.

    Capital / Liquidity

    HKMA Amends Interest Rate Stress Testing Requirement

    26/09/2022

    Banks must stress test mortgage borrowers’ debt servicing ability assuming a 200 bps rise in the mortgage rate, rather than 300 bps.

    AML / KYC

    UK Introduces Economic Crime Bill to Parliament

    26/09/2022

    The Bill targets beneficial ownership transparency and will also make it easier for law enforcement to seize and recover cryptoassets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Tokyo Bourse Issues Guidance on Making English Disclosures

    26/09/2022

    The TSE says the disclosure of corporate information in English is becoming increasingly important to attract foreign investment.

    AML / KYC

    India: ICAI Probes 200 Accountants Over Shell Company Setups

    26/09/2022

    Around 200 chartered accountants are subject to a probe involving shell companies established in India by Chinese firms.

    ESG / Sustainability

    US Banks Threaten to Quit GFANZ Over Legal Risks

    26/09/2022

    JPMorgan, BofA and Morgan Stanley are concerned about being sued over increasingly stringent decarbonisation commitments.

    Fintech / Regtech

    SEBI to Tighten Rules on Algo Trading Offered to Retail

    26/09/2022

    SEBI will scrutinise firms offering algorithmic trading services that claim high returns but cannot be audited or validated.

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