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AML / KYC
FATF, INTERPOL to Ramp Up Global Asset Recovery Efforts
13/09/2022
The FATF and INTERPOL will work to improve international efforts to freeze, seize and confiscate criminal assets including by enhancing cooperation frameworks and available tools.
ESG / Sustainability
Taiwan: Five Financial Holding Companies Form Net Zero Alliance
13/09/2022
The five are Yuanta Financial Holdings, Cathay Financial Holdings, First Financial Holding, E.Sun Financial Holding and CTBC Financial Holding.
Fintech / Regtech
BSP Approves Introduction of Regulatory Sandbox Framework
13/09/2022
The regulatory sandbox framework will enable the BSP to balance the perceived benefits of emerging technologies against the need to manage their risks.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Australian Federal Police Forms Cryptocurrency Unit
13/09/2022
The new unit will target assets and provide investigative tracing capabilities for all of the AFP’s commands across all of its businesses.
Securities / Derivatives
Moscow Exchange Reopens Equity Market to Foreign Investors
13/09/2022
The equity market is reopened for non-resident investors from “friendly jurisdictions” and non-residents controlled by Russian legal entities or individuals.
ESG / Sustainability
Glencore Facing Greenwashing Allegations in Australia
13/09/2022
A complaint from environmental lawyers calls on the ACCC and ASIC to investigate statements made by Glencore about its plans to reach net zero by 2050.
Market Infrastructure
APRA Details Plans to Modernise Prudential Architecture
13/09/2022
APRA will modernise its guidance for banks, insurers and superannuation funds to make it easier to understand and comply with.
AML / KYC
AUSTRAC Launches AML Probe into Entain Group
13/09/2022
London-listed betting company Entain Group was also fined last month by the UK Gambling Commission for AML and social responsibility failures.
Capital / Liquidity
PBOC Approves Third Financial Holding Company Licence
13/09/2022
A subsidiary of state-owned China Merchants Group has been granted a financial holding company licence.
AML / KYC
Thailand Telecoms Must Comply with Scam Prevention Rule
13/09/2022
Telecom operators may not allow customers to register more than 5 SIM cards without ID. Daily penalties will start applying for non-compliance.
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