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AML / KYC
NSW to Strengthen State AML Laws to Target Organised Crime
24/06/2022
New legislation will be introduced around September to enable police to stop-and-search for and seize unexplained wealth and ban encrypted devices.
Fintech / Regtech
DBS Launches Overseas QR Payments for Singapore Users
24/06/2022
Users of the DBS mobile payment and wallet service known as PayLah! can scan UnionPay QR codes to pay in 45 countries.
Fintech / Regtech
Mojaloop Launches CBDC Center of Excellence in Singapore
24/06/2022
MAS welcomed the Center of Excellence, describing Mojaloop’s efforts as “a step forward into the future of financial services”.
Market Infrastructure
NZ FMA Issues Guidance on Financial Sector Cyber Resilience
24/06/2022
The financial services sector recorded more cyber incidents than all other industries in New Zealand in the quarter ending March.
Enforcement
Japan SESC Seeks Penalty Order Against UK High Speed Trader
23/06/2022
Atlantic Trading London engaged in a series of manipulative derivative transactions in early 2020, the SESC said.
AML / KYC
US Sanctions Companies in HK, UAE for Iran-linked Dealings
23/06/2022
The sanctions came on the back of attempts by the US to restore the JCPOA, for which Iran is demanding some sanctions be lifted.
Enforcement
Korean Prosecutors Impose Flight Ban on Terra Employees
23/06/2022
The travel ban is meant to prevent dozens of Terraform Labs employees in Korea from leaving the country to avoid being summoned for questioning.
Securities / Derivatives
China AMAC Issues Reputational Risk Management Guidelines
23/06/2022
In new guidelines, AMAC has specified obligations for fund houses to consider how changes in senior management and core staff could impact reputational risk.
Securities / Derivatives
SFC Cites Conduct, Technology and Climate as Key Priorities
23/06/2022
The SFC’s latest annual report highlights work to enhance book building and placing practices, regulate fund trustees and custodians, and enhance climate disclosure for fund investors.
ESG / Sustainability
HKMA Asks Banks to Apply Basel Climate Risk Guidance
22/06/2022
The HKMA will assess the need to align its supervisory framework with BCBS Principles for managing and supervising climate-related financial risks.
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