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Panel 1: Global Challenges, Local Solutions: ESG Taxonomies in Asia
31/10/2022
By looking at the nuances between the EU and ASEAN Taxonomy and the ESG disclosure rules in the US, this panel explores how these taxonomies and disclosure rules can complement each other to potentially create a cohesive taxonomy system that can help nation states, FIs and corporates reach their ESG goals.
Crypto / Digital Assets
BOT Expects Retail CBDC Launch to Take At Least Five Years
31/10/2022
The BOT expects to begin testing retail CBDC applications with the private sector in December. Ahead of the tests, the BOT is inviting firms to suggest “interesting use cases”.
Fintech / Regtech
Thailand Set to Launch Letter of Guarantee System for Banks
31/10/2022
The Bank of Thailand said the new blockchain-based system has passed its regulatory sandbox process after being tested by 18 commercial banks.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SGX-owned MaxxTrader Partners with DBS on Digital Assets
30/10/2022
DBS said the partnership enables it to provide more dynamic pricing, financing, and risk solutions to investors, which contributes to Singapore’s growing influence as a global digital asset hub.
Enforcement
SMBC Nikko Securities Pleads Guilty to Stock Price Manipulation
30/10/2022
SMBC Nikko has already been ordered to suspend its block trading business for 3 months. The trial is set to end on 26 Dec and a verdict delivered on 13 Feb.
Enforcement
SFC Disciplines Takeovers Code Breach with ‘Public Criticism’
30/10/2022
Gold Dragon Worldwide Asset Management failed to disclose trades in a stock during an offer period despite it controlling more than 5 percent of the stock.
Crypto / Digital Assets
UK Lawmakers to Extend FCA Remit to Cover All Crypto
30/10/2022
An amendment to the Financial Services and Markets Bill will empower the FCA to regulate crypto promotions and ban companies that are not authorised to operate in the UK.
AML / KYC
Hong Kong CR to Shield Some Director Info from Public View
30/10/2022
Residential addresses and full ID numbers will be replaced with correspondence addresses and partial ID numbers. FIs can still apply for access to the full data.
AML / KYC
Australia: Budget Measures Provide Boost to Scam Prevention
30/10/2022
The budget also includes funding for APRA and ASIC to increase their staff numbers, an independent review of the carbon market, and the introduction of climate reporting standards.
Securities / Derivatives
US SEC Finalises Clawback Rule on Erroneously Paid Compensation
30/10/2022
The rule will require issuers to develop and implement a clawback policy for compensation that was erroneously awarded based on incorrect financial statements.
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