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Cryptocurrency
US SEC Fines Celebrity Kim Kardashian for Promoting Crypto
04/10/2022
Kardashian failed to disclose the compensation she received to promote EMAX tokens on Instagram. The case is a warning to other celebrities and influencers.
Clearing & Post-Trade
ESMA Recognises Shanghai Clearing House as Third-country CCP
04/10/2022
The recognition follows the adoption of a decision on the equivalence of China’s regulatory framework for CCPs with EMIR requirements in June.
Structural Regulation
MAS Issues Guidance for Feeder ETFs Participating in Shenzhen Link
04/10/2022
Through the SZSE-SGX ETF Link, a Singapore-constituted feeder ETF can invest up to 100 percent of its NAV into an SZSE-listed master ETF.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
The Sentry Calls for Action to Stop Kleptocracy Enablers
04/10/2022
New report offers recommendations to target bankers, lawyers, and accountants who provide advice and support to violent kleptocracies and corrupt networks.
Structural Regulation
Indonesia Publishes New Guidelines for Using IndONIA
04/10/2022
The guide covers the use of IndONIA in business credit, consumer credit, trade finance, and derivative products, as well as rupiah FRNs.
Credit Risk
China Cuts Mortgage Rates for First-time Home Buyers
04/10/2022
Local governments will be allowed to relax interest rate floors for first-home buyers. Tax refunds are available for those selling their home to buy a new one.
Liquidity Risk
BCBS Finds Japan NSFR Compliant, Largely LEX Compliant
03/10/2022
Japan’s final NSFR rules took effect from 30 September 2021. The rules to implement the LEX framework came into force on 1 April 2020.
Payments & Settlements
NPCI, TerraPay Partner on Cross-Border Payments
03/10/2022
The partnership will allow Indian customers and merchants in India with an active UPI ID to make and accept cross-border payments globally.
Market Abuse
Hong Kong Charges 13 in Suspects Over Ramp-and-Dump Scheme
03/10/2022
The suspects allegedly used different social media platforms to manipulate the trading in the shares of two Hong Kong-listed companies.
Credit Risk
South Korea Extends Loan Forbearance Programme for Businesses
03/10/2022
The extension takes effect from 4 October, the same day applications for the New Start Fund open for small merchants and the self-employed.
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