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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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