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Structural Regulation
Korea to Enhance Regulatory Framework for Asset Securitisation
27/02/2023
The amendments aim to increase the flexibility of asset securitisation as a fundraising tool, while also improving transparency and risk management.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US Prosecutors Unveil More Charges Against FTX Founder
26/02/2023
The additional charges allege that Sam Bankman-Fried conspired to commit bank fraud and to make more than 300 illegal political donations.
Payments & Settlements
FSB Sets Out Next Steps for Enhancing Cross-border Payments
26/02/2023
The next phase of work focuses on payment system interoperability, legal and regulatory frameworks, and cross-border data exchange.
Structural Regulation
UK Version of EMIR Refit to Take Effect from 30 Sept 2024
26/02/2023
The FCA and BOE have set out the final changes to the derivatives reporting framework under UK EMIR. Draft validation rules and XML schemas are open for feedback.
Structural Regulation
Crypto-focused Custodia Bank Continues to Pursue Fed Master Account
26/02/2023
The Fed board refused to reconsider its decision to reject Custodia Bank’s application to become a member of the Federal Reserve System.
Anti-Money Laundering
FATF Adds South Africa, Nigeria to Grey List
25/02/2023
The South African Reserve Bank said it has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of the financial system by money launderers or terrorist financiers.
Supervision & Enforcement
FATF Suspends Russia’s Membership Over Ukraine War
25/02/2023
Russia’s actions “unacceptably run counter” to the FATF core principles aiming to promote security, safety, and the integrity of the global financial system.
Trading & Investment
LME to Resume Nickel Trading in Asian Hours on 20 March
25/02/2023
The LME hopes the resumption of trading during Asian market hours will “further contribute to liquidity rebuilding in the nickel market.”
Cryptocurrency
FTX Japan Processes $50m in Withdrawals on Day One of Reopening
25/02/2023
Japan law requires crypto exchanges to keep users’ assets segregated, which prevented FTX Japan from being included in the US bankruptcy proceedings.
Trading & Investment
SEBI Proposes New Rules to Protect REIT, InvIT Investors
24/02/2023
SEBI proposes to require at least one sponsor to hold units throughout the life of a REIT/InvITs, to align their interests with other unitholders.
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