AML / KYC

Philippine Court Jails Seven Over Investment Scam

28/07/2022

Seven perpetrators of a PHP 3 billion investment scam were sentenced to 20 years in jail each on top of financial penalties. Four others remain at large.

Fintech / Regtech

UK Regulators Progress Work to Transform Data Collection

28/07/2022

The BOE and FCA will delivering a more “intuitive” form design across regulatory returns that will make data submission “simpler, faster, and more valuable”.

ESG / Sustainability

ESG & the Evolving Demands on Asset Managers and Banks

28/07/2022

Asset managers in Asia could be forgiven for thinking ESG stood for Ever-Shifting Ground.

Australia to Update Guidance on Payment Times Reporting

28/07/2022

Treasury says it has received a high number of enquiries from reporting entities and their advisers regarding administration of the Payment Times Reporting Scheme.

ESG / Sustainability

Shenzhen Exchange Launches New ESG Indices and Methodology

28/07/2022

The annualised returns of the new ESG leading indices show “much better performance” than their parent indices, the SZSE said.

AML / KYC

US Treasury Allows Payouts on Russia Bond CDS

28/07/2022

General licence authorises US persons to participate in auction processes and receive Russian bonds to settle CDS transactions with Russian entities.

Securities / Derivatives

China to Streamline Panda Bond Issuance Mechanism

28/07/2022

A pilot programme will expand the panda bond issuer base, introduce a frequent issuer programme, and reduce repetitive disclosures.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Regulatory Framework for Online Bond Platforms

28/07/2022

SEBI proposes in a new consultation paper that online bond trading platforms should register as stock brokers or be run by SEBI-registered brokers.

Securities / Derivatives

JPX to Enhance Dialogue Between Listed Companies & Investors

28/07/2022

JPX and JPXI will work with IR platform operator Minsetsu to promote communications between listed companies and investors.